Proverbs 22:25
25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:25
New International Version
25 or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
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.
The King James Version is in the public domain.
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.