Verse 5

Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 15:19 : 19 The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway.
• 1 John 5:18 : 18 We know that everyone fathered by God does not sin, but God protects the one he has fathered, and the evil one cannot touch him.
• Jude 1:20-21 : 20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith, by praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 maintain yourselves in the love of God, while anticipating the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that brings eternal life.
• Prov 16:17 : 17 The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.
• Prov 19:16 : 16 The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.
• Josh 23:13 : 13 know for certain that the LORD our God will no longer drive out these nations from before you. They will trap and ensnare you; they will be a whip that tears your sides and thorns that blind your eyes until you disappear from this good land the LORD your God gave you.
• Job 18:8 : 8 For he has been thrown into a net by his feet and he wanders into a mesh.
• Ps 11:6 : 6 May he rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked! A whirlwind is what they deserve!
• Ps 18:26-27 : 26 You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse. 27 For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.
• Ps 91:1 : 1 As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the Most High, and resides in the protective shadow of the Sovereign One–
• Prov 13:3 : 3 The one who guards his words guards his life; whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
• Prov 13:15 : 15 Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the treacherous ends in destruction.