Proverbes 22:25

25 De peur que tu ne t'habitues à ses sentiers, Et qu'ils ne deviennent un piège pour ton âme.

Proverbes 22:25 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 22:25

Lest thou learn his ways
And be as wrathful and furious, as quarrelsome and contentious, as he is. Evil works and ways are soon learned; men are more ready to imitate what is evil than what is good: Joseph learned to swear in Pharaoh's court; and the Israelites learned the works of the Heathen, among whom they were mingled; "evil communications corrupt good manners", ( 1 Corinthians 15:33 ) . Many men, naturally mild and gentle, tenderhearted and compassionate, by being brought up among or conversing with bloodthirsty Papists, and imbibing their cruel notions and sentiments, have become fierce, and as furious persecutors of others; and get a snare to thy soul;
be drawn into sin, by speaking passionate words, or doing rash actions, which will bring on punishment, either in this world, or in that to come, or in both; which may affect the soul or life here; the taking of it away, or the eternal damnation of the soul hereafter.

Proverbes 22:25 In-Context

23 Car l'Eternel défendra leur cause, Et il ôtera la vie à ceux qui les auront dépouillés.

24 Ne fréquente pas l'homme colère, Ne va pas avec l'homme violent,

25 De peur que tu ne t'habitues à ses sentiers, Et qu'ils ne deviennent un piège pour ton âme.

26 Ne sois pas parmi ceux qui prennent des engagements, Parmi ceux qui cautionnent pour des dettes;

27 Si tu n'as pas de quoi payer, Pourquoi voudrais-tu qu'on enlève ton lit de dessous toi?