Proverbs 22:25
New International Version
or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.

New Living Translation
or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.

English Standard Version
lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Berean Standard Bible
or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

King James Bible
Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

New King James Version
Lest you learn his ways And set a snare for your soul.

New American Standard Bible
Or you will learn his ways And find a snare for yourself.

NASB 1995
Or you will learn his ways And find a snare for yourself.

NASB 1977
Lest you learn his ways, And find a snare for yourself.

Legacy Standard Bible
Lest you learn his ways And take on a snare against your soul.

Amplified Bible
Or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways And get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape].

Christian Standard Bible
or you will learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
or you will learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

American Standard Version
Lest thou learn this ways, And get a snare to thy soul.

Contemporary English Version
You might turn out like them and get caught in a trap.

English Revised Version
Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
or you will learn his ways and set a trap for yourself.

Good News Translation
You might learn their habits and not be able to change.

International Standard Version
or you may learn his ways and find yourself caught in a trap.

Majority Standard Bible
or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

NET Bible
lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

New Heart English Bible
lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.

Webster's Bible Translation
Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

World English Bible
lest you learn his ways and ensnare your soul.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Lest you learn his paths, "" And have received a snare to your soul.

Young's Literal Translation
Lest thou learn his paths, And have received a snare to thy soul.

Smith's Literal Translation
Lest thou shalt learn his ways and take a snare to thy soul.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Lest perhaps thou learn his ways, and take scandal to thy soul.

Catholic Public Domain Version
lest perhaps you learn his ways, and take up a stumbling block to your soul.

New American Bible
Lest you learn their ways, and become ensnared.

New Revised Standard Version
or you may learn their ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Lest you learn his ways and find a stumbling block to your soul.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Lest you learn his laws and you find a scandal to your soul.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Lest thou learn his ways, And get a snare to thy soul.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
lest thou learn of his ways, and get snares to thy soul.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Thirty Sayings of the Wise
24Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, 25or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. 26Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.…

Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.

1 Corinthians 5:11
But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

2 Corinthians 6:14-15
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

James 4:4
You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.

1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Ephesians 5:11
Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

2 Timothy 3:1-5
But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ...

Psalm 26:4-5
I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites. / I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.

Proverbs 4:14-15
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.

1 Peter 4:3-4
For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. / Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

Proverbs 14:7
Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.


Treasury of Scripture

Lest you learn his ways, and get a snare to your soul.

Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Psalm 106:35
But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.

1 Corinthians 15:33
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

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or you may learn his ways
This phrase warns against the influence of associating with those who are prone to anger or sinful behavior. In biblical context, the "ways" of a person often refer to their habits, character, and lifestyle. The Bible frequently cautions against adopting the behaviors of the wicked (Psalm 1:1, 1 Corinthians 15:33). The idea is that close association with those who are quick-tempered or sinful can lead to adopting similar behaviors, which is contrary to the pursuit of righteousness. This reflects the broader biblical principle of being transformed by the renewing of one's mind (Romans 12:2) and the call to imitate Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).

and entangle yourself in a snare.
The imagery of a "snare" is used throughout Scripture to depict a trap or danger that can lead to one's downfall (Psalm 91:3, 1 Timothy 6:9). In ancient times, snares were used by hunters to catch animals, symbolizing how easily one can be caught or trapped by sin. The cultural context emphasizes the importance of vigilance and discernment in relationships and personal conduct. This phrase serves as a warning that adopting the ways of the wicked can lead to spiritual and moral entrapment, ultimately separating one from God's will. The snare can also be seen as a metaphor for the consequences of sin, which can lead to spiritual death (James 1:14-15). The call is to seek wisdom and understanding, which are protective against such entanglements (Proverbs 4:5-7).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and guidance.

2. The Fool
While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Proverbs often contrasts the wise with the foolish. The "fool" represents those who reject wisdom and live in ways contrary to God's teachings.

3. The Snare
A metaphorical trap or danger that one can fall into by associating with those who have negative influences or behaviors.
Teaching Points
Guard Your Associations
Be mindful of the company you keep, as their behaviors and attitudes can influence your own spiritual walk.

Discernment in Relationships
Use wisdom and discernment to evaluate the impact of your relationships on your spiritual health.

Avoiding Spiritual Traps
Recognize that negative influences can lead to spiritual snares, hindering your relationship with God.

Pursue Godly Wisdom
Seek relationships that encourage growth in wisdom and godliness, aligning with biblical principles.

Reflect on Personal Influence
Consider how your own behavior might influence others, striving to be a positive, godly example.(25) Lest thou . . . get a snare to thy soul--i.e., lose thy life.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
or
פֶּן־ (pen-)
Conjunction
Strong's 6435: Removal, lest

you may learn
תֶּאֱלַ֥ף (te·’ĕ·lap̄)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 502: To learn

his ways
אֹֽרְחֹתָ֑יו (’ō·rə·ḥō·ṯāw)
Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan

and entangle
וְלָקַחְתָּ֖ (wə·lā·qaḥ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

yourself
לְנַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃ (lə·nap̄·še·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

in a snare.
מוֹקֵ֣שׁ (mō·w·qêš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4170: A bait or lure, a snare


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