For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walks on a pitfall.
Proverbs 22:5 - Revised Standard Version Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; he who guards himself will keep far from them. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate and willful; he who guards himself will be far from them. American Standard Version (1901) Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them. Common English Bible Thorns and nets are in the path of the crooked; those who guard their lives keep their distance. Catholic Public Domain Version Weapons and swords are on the way of the perverse. But he who guards his own soul withdraws far from them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Arms and swords are in the way of the perverse: but he that keepeth his own soul departeth far from them. |
For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walks on a pitfall.
On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and brimstone; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, who abides in the shadow of the Almighty,
He who guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
The way of a sluggard is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.
He who keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises the word will die.
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.
know assuredly that the Lord your God will not continue to drive out these nations before you; but they shall be a snare and a trap for you, a scourge on your sides, and thorns in your eyes, till you perish from off this good land which the Lord your God has given you.
We know that any one born of God does not sin, but He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.