Proverbs 22:5
Proverbs 22:5 The Message (MSG)
The perverse travel a dangerous road, potholed and mud-slick; if you know what’s good for you, stay clear of it.
Proverbs 22:5 King James Version (KJV)
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Proverbs 22:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them.
Proverbs 22:5 New Century Version (NCV)
Evil people’s lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps. People who guard themselves don’t have such problems.
Proverbs 22:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
Proverbs 22:5 New International Version (NIV)
In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.
Proverbs 22:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards his soul will be far from them.
Proverbs 22:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate [for their lack of honor and their wrong-doing traps them]; He who guards himself [with godly wisdom] will be far from them and avoid the consequences they suffer.
Proverbs 22:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it.