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Proverbs 22:5
Thorns--snares are in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
Proverbs 22:5 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 22:5 in other translations
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Thorns and snares lie on the path of the perverse; he who guards his soul stays far from them.
Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays far from them.
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In context
2 Rich and poor have met together, The Maker of them all is Jehovah.
3 The prudent hath seen the evil, and is hidden, And the simple have passed on, and are punished.
4 The end of humility is the fear of Jehovah, Riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns--snares are in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
6 Give instruction to a youth about his way, Even when he is old he turneth not from it.
7 The rich over the poor ruleth, And a servant is the borrower to the lender.
8 Whoso is sowing perverseness reapeth sorrow, And the rod of his anger weareth out.
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