Verse 5
Proverbs 22:5
New Living Translation
5
Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road;<br>whoever values life will avoid it.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
צִנִּ֣ים פַּ֭חִים בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ עִקֵּ֑שׁ שׁוֹמֵ֥ר נַ֝פְשׁ֗/וֹ יִרְחַ֥ק מֵ/הֶֽם
English Translation
Thorns and snares are on the path of the crooked; whoever guards his soul will stay far from them.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 22 Context
1
Choose a good reputation over great riches;<br>being held in high esteem is better than silver or go...
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2
The rich and poor have this in common:<br>The LORD made them both.<br>
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3
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.<br>The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers...
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4
True humility and fear of the LORD<br>lead to riches, honor, and long life.<br>
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5
Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road;<br>whoever values life will avoid it.<br>
6
Direct your children onto the right path,<br>and when they are older, they will not leave it.<br>
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7
Just as the rich rule the poor,<br>so the borrower is servant to the lender.<br>
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8
Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster,<br>and their reign of terror will come to an end.<b...
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9
Blessed are those who are generous,<br>because they feed the poor.<br>
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10
Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.<br>Quarrels and insults will disappear.<br>
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11
Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech<br>will have the king as a friend.<br>
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12
The LORD preserves those with knowledge,<br>but he ruins the plans of the treacherous.<br>
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13
The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion out there!<br>If I go outside, I might be killed!”<br>
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14
The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap;<br>those who make the LORD angry will fall into i...
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15
A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,<br>but physical discipline will drive it far away.<b...
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16
A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor<br>or by showering gifts on the rich will end in pove...
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17
Listen to the words of the wise;<br>apply your heart to my instruction.<br>
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18
For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart<br>and always ready on your lips.<br>
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19
I am teaching you today — yes, you —<br>so you will trust in the LORD.<br>
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20
I have written thirty sayings for you,<br>filled with advice and knowledge.<br>
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21
In this way, you may know the truth<br>and take an accurate report to those who sent you.<br>
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22
Don’t rob the poor just because you can,<br>or exploit the needy in court.<br>
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23
For the LORD is their defender.<br>He will ruin anyone who ruins them.<br>
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24
Don’t befriend angry people<br>or associate with hot-tempered people,<br>
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25
or you will learn to be like them<br>and endanger your soul.<br>
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26
Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt<br>or put up security for someone else.<br>
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27
If you can’t pay it,<br>even your bed will be snatched from under you.<br>
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28
Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers<br>set up by previous generations.<...
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Do you see any truly competent workers?<br>They will serve kings<br>rather than working for ordinary...
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