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Proverbs 22

Proverbs 22:25

Thirty Sayings of the Wise · Proverbs 22:17–29
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Translations

Modern
…or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
Traditional
Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
Literal
…lest you learn his ways and receive a snare for your soul.
Latin
…ne forte discas semitas ejus, et sumas scandalum animæ tuæ.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
…or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Notes

Proverbs 22:24–25

Saying 2: An angry or hot-tempered person cannot control their emotions and shows anger at the wrong times.

Proverbs 22:17–24:22

This section is attributed to a group known as the wise, but their identity is unknown. There is a mention of thirty sayings (Proverbs 22:20). The wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections. These sections are similar to an Egyptian work called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.

Theme notes and profiles

Anger

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Abusive Relationships Anger: General Scriptures Concerning Bad Company Bad Friends Bad Influence Company: Evil Example: Bad, Admonitions Against Friendship: General Scriptures Concerning Influence: Evil Keeping Company with Sinners Making Friends Mean People Narcissism