Parallel Verses
Amplified
Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate [for their lack of honor and their wrong-doing traps them];
He who guards himself [with godly wisdom] will be far from them and avoid the consequences they suffer.
New American Standard Bible
He who guards himself will be far from them.
King James Version
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Holman Bible
the one who guards himself stays far from them.
International Standard Version
Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse person, but whoever is cautious stays far away from them.
A Conservative Version
Thorns [and] snares are in the way of a perverse man. He who keeps his soul shall be far from them.
American Standard Version
Thorns and'snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
Bible in Basic English
Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be far from them.
Darby Translation
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
Julia Smith Translation
Thorns, snares, in the way of the perverse one: he watching his soul shall be far from them.
King James 2000
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse: he that does keep his soul shall be far from them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the perverse; he who guards himself will keep away from them.
Modern King James verseion
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; he who keeps his soul shall be far from them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Spears and snares are in the way of the froward; but he that will keep his soul, let him flee from such.
NET Bible
Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.
New Heart English Bible
Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
The Emphasized Bible
Thorns and snares, are in the way of the perverse, - he that guardeth his soul, shall be far from them.
Webster
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
World English Bible
Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
Youngs Literal Translation
Thorns -- snares are in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 22:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
4
The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Is riches, honor, and life.
Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate [for their lack of honor and their wrong-doing traps them];
He who guards himself [with godly wisdom] will be far from them and avoid the consequences they suffer.
Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his abilities and talents],
Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 15:19
The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him],
But the way [of life] of the upright is smooth and open like a highway.
1 John 5:18
We know [with confidence] that anyone born of God does not habitually sin; but He (Jesus) who was born of God [carefully] keeps and protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.
Joshua 23:13
know and understand with certainty that the Lord your God will not continue to drive these nations out from before you; but they will be a snare and trap to you, and a whip on your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land which the Lord your God has given you.
Job 18:8
“For the wicked is thrown into a net by his own feet (wickedness),
And he steps on the webbing [of the lattice-covered pit].
Psalm 11:6
Upon the wicked (godless) He will rain coals of fire;
Fire and
Psalm 18:26-27
With the pure You show Yourself pure,
And with the crooked You show Yourself astute.
Psalm 91:1
Will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand].
Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:15
Good understanding wins favor [from others],
But the way of the unfaithful is hard [like barren, dry soil].
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright turns away and departs from evil;
He who guards his way protects his life (soul).
Proverbs 19:16
He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the Lord] keeps (guards) his own life,
But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die.
Jude 1:20-21
But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,