Proverbs 22:5

5 Evil people's lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps. People who guard themselves don't have such problems.

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 wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble.

4 Respecting the Lord and not being proud will bring you wealth, honor, and life.

5 Evil people's lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps. People who guard themselves don't have such problems.

6 Train children how to live right, and when they are old, they will not change.

7 The rich rule over the poor, and borrowers are servants to lenders.