Proverbes 22:5

5 Des épines, des pièges sont sur la voie de l'homme pervers; Celui qui garde son âme s'en éloigne.

Proverbes 22:5 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 22:5

Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the froward
Who walks contrary to the will and law of God; such a man meets with troubles, which are as thorns, grieving and distressing to him; and is taken in snares, and brought into difficulties, out of which he is not easily extricated; the thorns of affliction, and the snares of Satan: by the one his way is hedged up, and in the other his feet are taken; he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them;
he that is concerned for the good of his soul, is careful for the welfare of that, and takes heed to his ways where and how he walks, will be far both from the way of the froward, and from the thorns and snares which are in his way.

Proverbes 22:5 In-Context

3 L'homme prudent voit le mal et se cache, Mais les simples avancent et sont punis.

4 Le fruit de l'humilité, de la crainte de l'Eternel, C'est la richesse, la gloire et la vie.

5 Des épines, des pièges sont sur la voie de l'homme pervers; Celui qui garde son âme s'en éloigne.

6 Instruis l'enfant selon la voie qu'il doit suivre; Et quand il sera vieux, il ne s'en détournera pas.

7 Le riche domine sur les pauvres, Et celui qui emprunte est l'esclave de celui qui prête.