Proverbs 22:5,13 - Compare All Versions

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In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside! I’ll be killed in the public square!”

Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.

The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!”

Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it.

The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!”

There are thorns and snares on the way of the crooked;  the one who guards himself stays far from them.

The slacker says, “There’s a lion outside! I’ll be killed in the public square! ”

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

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

The lazy man says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets!”

The perverse travel a dangerous road, potholed and mud-slick; if you know what’s good for you, stay clear of it.

The loafer says, “There’s a lion on the loose! If I go out I’ll be eaten alive!”

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

The lazy one says, “There is a lion outside; I will be killed in the streets!”

Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate [for their lack of honor and their wrong-doing traps them]; He who guards himself [with godly wisdom] will be far from them and avoid the consequences they suffer.

The lazy one [manufactures excuses and] says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets [if I go out to work]!”

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

The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the middle of the streets!”