Proverbs 22:5
Weapons and swords are on the way of the perverse. But he who guards his own soul withdraws far from them.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
In Context
4The end of moderation is the fear of the Lord, riches and glory and life.
6The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.
Cross References
Joshua 23:13even now, know this: that the Lord your God will not wipe them away before your face. Instead, they shall be a pit and a snare to you, and a stumbling block at your side, and stakes in your eyes, until he takes you away and scatters you from this excellent land, which he has delivered to you.
Psalms 11:6Because of the misery of the destitute and the groaning of the poor, now I will arise, says the Lord. I will place him in safety. I will act faithfully toward him.
Psalms 91:1A Canticle Psalm. On the day of the Sabbath.
Proverbs 13:3Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.
Proverbs 15:19The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense.
Proverbs 19:16Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:5
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life. See here, 1. Wherein religion does very much consist—in humility and the fear of the Lord; that is, walking humbly with God. We must so reverence God's majesty and authority as to submit with all humility to the commands of his word and the disposals of his providence. We must have such low thoughts of ourselves as to behave humbly towards God and man. Where the fear of God is there will be humility. 2. What is to be gotten by it— riches, and… Read the whole commentary →