25 or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.

Other Translations of Proverbs 22:25

King James Version

25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

25 Bad temper is contagious - don't get infected.

New King James Version

25 Lest you learn his ways And set a snare for your soul.

New Living Translation

25 or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:25

Commentary on Proverbs 22:24-25

(Read Proverbs 22:24-25)

Our corrupt hearts have so much tinder in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those that throw about the sparks of their passion.