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Proverbs 22:25 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Proverbs 22:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 22 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.”
Proverbs 22:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 22:25
This verse explains the danger of befriending angry people: you will 'learn his ways' (תֶּאֱלַף אֹרְחֹתָיו/te'elaf orchotav, literally 'become familiar with/trained in his paths'). Habits, attitudes, and behaviors transfer through relationship. The result is getting 'a snare to thy soul' (מוֹקֵשׁ לְנַפְשֶׁךָ/moqesh lenafshekha, trap for your life). What begins as association ends as bondage. This reflects the principle of moral influence: 'Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners' (1 Corinthians 15:33). We become like those we spend time with. Psalm 1:1 pronounces blessing on ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:25
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“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”
“but a companion of fools suffers harm.”
“and learned their works.”