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Proverbs 22:5

Christian Standard Bible

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

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American Standard Version

Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

English Standard Version

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

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; One who guards himself will be far from them.

New International Version

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

New King James Version

Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards his soul will be far from them.

New Living Translation

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

World English Bible

Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them.