Proverbs 22:5

“Thornes and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doeth keepe his soule, shalbe farre from them.”

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:5

Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
- King James Version

Thorns {and} snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thorns `and' snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be far from them.
- Basic English Bible

Thorns [and] snares are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
- Darby Bible

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
- Webster's Bible

Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
- World English Bible

Thorns -- snares [are] in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward; he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

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