Proverbs 22:5

5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

Proverbs 22:5 in Other Translations

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.

5 Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it.

5 The perverse travel a dangerous road, potholed and mud-slick; if you know what's good for you, stay clear of it.

5 There are thorns and snares on the path of the crooked; the one who guards himself stays far from them.

Proverbs 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.

Proverbs 22:5 In-Context

3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.

5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

Cross References

• 1. Proverbs 15:19