Proverbs 22:5
What does Proverbs 22:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 22:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thornsandsnares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thornsandsnares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be far from them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thorns--snares <FI>are<Fi> in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Arms and swords are in the way of the perverse: but he that keepeth his own soul, departeth far from them.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thorns [and] snares are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 18:26
With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.
- Proverbs 15:19
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
- Jude 1:20
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
- Proverbs 19:16
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
- Psalms 11:6
Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.
- Job 18:8
For he is cast into a net by his own feet, And he walketh upon the toils.
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