Proverbs 6:5 nasb — Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hunter's hand And like a bird from the hand of the fowler.

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"Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hunter's hand And like a bird from the hand of the fowler."

— Proverbs 6:5, NASB

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KJV
“Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.”
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ASV
“Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, And as a bird from the hand of the fowler. ”
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Proverbs 6 — Context

If you have been snared with the words of your mouth, Have been caught with the words of your mouth,

Do this then, my son, and deliver yourself; Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor, Go, humble yourself, and importune your neighbor.

Give no sleep to your eyes, Nor slumber to your eyelids;

Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hunter's hand And like a bird from the hand of the fowler.

Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise,

Which, having no chief, Officer or ruler,

Prepares her food in the summer And gathers her provision in the harvest.

Proverbs 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 6:5 say?

Proverbs 6:5 in the NASB reads: “Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hunter's hand And like a bird from the hand of the fowler.”

Where is Proverbs 6:5 in the Bible?

Proverbs 6:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, 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 6:5.

What translation should I read Proverbs 6:5 in?

Proverbs 6:5 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 6:5?

Proverbs 6:5 reads (NASB): “Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hunter's hand And like a bird from the hand of the fowler.” 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.

Proverbs 6:5 nasb — Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hunter's hand And like a bird from the hand of the fowler.

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