Proverbs 22:5 nasb — Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them.

NASB

"Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them."

— Proverbs 22:5, NASB

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Proverbs 22 — Context

2

The rich and the poor have a common bond, The LORD is the maker of them all.

3

The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.

4

The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches, honor and life.

5

Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them.

6

Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

7

The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower becomes the lender's slave.

8

He who sows iniquity will reap vanity, And the rod of his fury will perish.

Proverbs 22:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 22:5 say?
Proverbs 22:5 in the NASB reads: “Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them.”
Where is Proverbs 22:5 in the Bible?
Proverbs 22:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 5.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 22:5.
What translation should I read Proverbs 22:5 in?
Proverbs 22:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 22:5?
Proverbs 22:5 reads (NASB): “Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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