Proverbs 22:5
Thorns and snares, are in the way of the perverse,—he that guardeth his soul, shall be far from them.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 reward of humility, is the reverence of Yahweh, riches, and honour, and life.
Cross References
Joshua 23:13know, that Yahweh your God will no further drive out these nations from before you,—but they will become unto you a snare and a hook, and a goad in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye have perished from off this goodly soil, which Yahweh your God hath given unto you.
Psalms 11:6He will rain upon the lawless live-coals, Fire and brimstone and a burning wind, are the portion of their cup.
Psalms 91:1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High, Under the shadow of the Almighty, will tarry,
Proverbs 13:3He that watcheth his mouth, guardeth his soul, He that openeth wide his lips, [it shall be] his ruin.
Proverbs 15:19The way of the sluggard, is like a thorn hedge, but, the path of the upright, is a raised road.
Proverbs 19:16One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in 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 →