⁵ Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked:
whoever guards his soul stays from them.

⁵ Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

⁵ Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; he who guards himself will keep far from them.

⁵ The perverse travel a dangerous road, potholed and mud-slick; if you know what's good for you, stay clear of it.