Proverbs 22:5

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Thorns and snares are in the way of the fraudulent: he that does keep his soul shall be far from them.

American King James Version (AKJV)

Thorns and snares are in the way of the fraudulent: he that does keep his soul shall be far from them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thorns and'snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be far from them.

Webster's Revision

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

World English Bible

Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.

English Revised Version (ERV)

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

Definitions for Proverbs 22:5

Doth - To do; to produce; make.
Froward - Perverse; deceitful; false.

Clarke's Proverbs 22:5 Bible Commentary

Thorns and snares - Various difficulties, trials, and sufferings.