Proverbs 6:5
Deliuer thy selfe as a doe from the hande of the hunter, and as a birde from the hande of the fouler.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
In Context
4Giue no sleepe to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
6Goe to the pismire, O sluggarde: beholde her waies, and be wise.
Cross References
Psalms 91:3Surely he will deliuer thee from the snare of the hunter, and from the noysome pestilence.
Proverbs 1:17Certainely as without cause the net is spred before the eyes of all that hath wing:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 6:2-6
Cautions against Suretiship. 1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. 4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. 5 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. It is… Read the whole commentary →