Proverbs 22:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 22:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 22:5 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 22:5 — 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 (KJV)
Proverbs 22:5 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:5
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:5: way, keep, soul
“And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:5: way, doth, soul
“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:5: way, keep, soul
“Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud. my soul: Heb. my principal one”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:5: way, soul, far
“PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:5: doth, keep, soul
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