Proverbs 22:5
Thorns and snares are in the way of the deceitful; He that will preserve his life will be far from them.
Noyes Bible
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
4By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life.
6Train up a child in accordance with his way, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
Cross References
Psalms 11:6Upon the wicked he will rain lightning; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.
Psalms 91:1He who sitteth under the shelter of the Most High Maketh his abode in the shadow of the Almighty.
Proverbs 13:3He who keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; But destruction shall be to him who openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 15:19The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.
Proverbs 19:16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his life; But he that neglecteth his ways shall 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 →