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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Lest you learn his ways And set a snare for your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or you will learn his ways And find a snare for yourself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Or you will learn his ways And find a snare for yourself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Lest you learn his ways, And find a snare for yourself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Lest you learn his ways And take <i>on</i> a snare against your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways And get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />or you will learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />or you will learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Lest thou learn this ways, And get a snare to thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You might turn out like them and get caught in a trap. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />or you will learn his ways and set a trap for yourself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You might learn their habits and not be able to change. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />or you may learn his ways and find yourself caught in a trap.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />lest you learn his ways and ensnare your soul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Lest you learn his paths, "" And have received a snare to your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lest thou learn his paths, And have received a snare to thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Lest thou shalt learn his ways and take a snare to thy soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Lest perhaps thou learn his ways, and take scandal to thy soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />lest perhaps you learn his ways, and take up a stumbling block to your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Lest you learn their ways, and become ensnared. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />or you may learn their ways and entangle yourself in a snare.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Lest you learn his ways and find a stumbling block to your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Lest you learn his laws and you find a scandal to your soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Lest thou learn his ways, And get a snare to thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />lest thou learn of his ways, and get snares to thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/22-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4553" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm">Thirty Sayings of the Wise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/502.htm" title="502: te·’ĕ·lap̄ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To learn. A primitive root, to associate with; hence, to learn.">you may learn</a> <a href="/hebrew/734.htm" title="734: ʾå̄·rə·ḥå̄·ṯō (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- A way, path. From 'arach; a well-trodden road; also a caravan.">his ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·lā·qaḥ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">and entangle</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: lə·nap̄·še·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">yourself</a> <a href="/hebrew/4170.htm" title="4170: mō·w·qêš (N-ms) -- A bait or lure, a snare. Or moqesh; from yaqosh; a noose: by implication, a hook.">in a snare.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">1 Corinthians 5:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a></span><br />He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-15</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a></span><br />Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-4.htm">Psalm 26:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-14.htm">Proverbs 4:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">1 Peter 4:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-7.htm">Proverbs 14:7</a></span><br />Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Lest you learn his ways, and get a snare to your soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a></b></br> He that walketh with wise <i>men</i> shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-35.htm">Psalm 106:35</a></b></br> But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a></b></br> Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/5-22.htm">Ensnare</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">Ensnared</a> <a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Entangle</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Find</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-25.htm">Making</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Net</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-5.htm">Paths</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-18.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/psalms/68-18.htm">Received</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-6.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-23.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-15.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm">Ensnare</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Ensnared</a> <a href="/joel/2-7.htm">Entangle</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-17.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-35.htm">Find</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-2.htm">Making</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-5.htm">Net</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-3.htm">Paths</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-32.htm">Received</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-7.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-26.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">A good name is more desirable than great wealth</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>or you may learn his ways</b><br>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 (<a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a>, <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a>). 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 (<a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>) and the call to imitate Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/11.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a>).<p><b>and entangle yourself in a snare.</b><br>The imagery of a "snare" is used throughout Scripture to depict a trap or danger that can lead to one's downfall (<a href="/psalms/91-3.htm">Psalm 91:3</a>, <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9</a>). 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 (<a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a>). The call is to seek wisdom and understanding, which are protective against such entanglements (<a href="/proverbs/4-5.htm">Proverbs 4:5-7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fool.htm">The Fool</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_snare.htm">The Snare</a></b><br>A metaphorical trap or danger that one can fall into by associating with those who have negative influences or behaviors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guard_your_associations.htm">Guard Your Associations</a></b><br>Be mindful of the company you keep, as their behaviors and attitudes can influence your own spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_relationships.htm">Discernment in Relationships</a></b><br>Use wisdom and discernment to evaluate the impact of your relationships on your spiritual health.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_spiritual_traps.htm">Avoiding Spiritual Traps</a></b><br>Recognize that negative influences can lead to spiritual snares, hindering your relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursue_godly_wisdom.htm">Pursue Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>Seek relationships that encourage growth in wisdom and godliness, aligning with biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflect_on_personal_influence.htm">Reflect on Personal Influence</a></b><br>Consider how your own behavior might influence others, striving to be a positive, godly example.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_bad_company_harm_character.htm">How does bad company affect good character?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_human_dignity_in_the_bible.htm">How can we wisely manage our resources and finances?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_proverbs_6_1-5_and_matthew_5_42_align.htm">How do warnings against guaranteeing a neighbor's debt in Proverbs 6:1-5 align with Jesus's teachings on generosity (Matthew 5:42)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_2_16_unfairly_target_women.htm">Proverbs 2:16 warns against the adulterous woman--does this single out women unfairly and conflict with other biblical calls for mutual respect?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">Lest thou . . . get a snare to thy soul--</span><span class= "ital">i.e., </span>lose thy life.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/22-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(pen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6435.htm">Strong's 6435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Removal, lest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you may learn</span><br /><span class="heb">תֶּאֱלַ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(te·’ĕ·lap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_502.htm">Strong's 502: </a> </span><span class="str2">To learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his ways</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹֽרְחֹתָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·rə·ḥō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_734.htm">Strong's 734: </a> </span><span class="str2">A well-trodden road, a caravan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and entangle</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלָקַחְתָּ֖</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lā·qaḥ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">yourself</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·nap̄·še·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in a snare.</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹקֵ֣שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4170.htm">Strong's 4170: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bait or lure, a snare</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/22-25.htm">Proverbs 22:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/22-25.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 22:25 Lest you learn his ways and ensnare (Prov. 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