Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:5
American Standard Version
Thorns `and' snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
Amplified® Bible
Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate {and} willful; he who guards himself will be far from them.
Contemporary English Version
Crooks walk down a road full of thorny traps. Stay away from there!
Darby English Version
Thorns [and] snares are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
Good News Bible
If you love your life, stay away from the traps that catch the wicked along the way.
King James Version
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
New American Standard Bible
Thorns {and} snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them.
New International Version
In the paths of the wicked lie thorns and snares,
but he who guards his soul stays far from them.
New King James Version
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
He who guards his soul will be far from them.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Thorns and snares block way of the perverse; He who guards himself will remove himself from them.
Revised Standard Version
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; he who guards himself will keep far from them.
Young's Literal Translation
Thorns -- snares `are' in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
