Verse 5
Proverbs 22:5
Free Bible Version
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Thorns and traps lie in the path of crooked people; those who value their lives will stay away from them.
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.
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Chapter 22 Context
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A good reputation is a much better choice than plenty of money; respect is better than silver and go...
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The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord created them all.
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If you're sensible you see danger coming and get out of the way; but stupid people just keep going a...
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The reward you receive for being humble and respecting the Lord is wealth, honor, and life.
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5
Thorns and traps lie in the path of crooked people; those who value their lives will stay away from...
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Teach children the right way to live, and when they grow up they'll go on doing so.
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The rich rule the poor, and borrowers are slaves to their lenders.
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Those who sow injustice will reap disaster, and the angry beatings they inflict on others will be st...
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9
If you're generous, you'll be blessed, for you share your food with those in need.
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10
Get rid of the scornful, and you'll get rid of conflict too—no more arguments or insults!
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11
The Lord watches over true knowledge, but counteracts the words of liars.
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12
Lazy people make claims like, “There's a lion outside! I might be killed if I go out there!”
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13
The seductive words of an immoral woman are a dangerous trap—if the Lord's angry with you, then you'...
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14
Children are naturally foolish; physical correction helps them to see sense.
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15
If you oppress the poor to make yourself rich, or if you're generous to the rich, you'll end up poor...
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16
Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and think carefully about my teachings—
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I'm explaining this to you today so you can trust in the Lord—yes, you!
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18
Haven't I written down for you thirty sayings of advice and wisdom?
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19
They are to make it clear to you what's right and true, so you can give a truthful explanation to th...
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20
For you shouldn't steal from the poor just because they're poor; and you shouldn't crush those with...
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for the Lord will plead their case, and he will take back whatever was stolen from them.
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22
Don't make friends with someone who gets upset easily; don't associate with angry people,
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23
Don't shake hands and guarantee someone's debt,
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for if you can't pay, why should your bed be taken away from beneath you?
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If you see someone skilled in what they do, they'll work for kings and not for ordinary people.
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