⁵ Thorns `and' snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

¹⁸ We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.

²⁰ But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,

²¹ keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

¹⁶ He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; `But' he that is careless of his ways shall die.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

³ He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; `But' he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

¹ He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

²⁶ With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.

²⁷ For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.

⁶ Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

⁸ For he is cast into a net by his own feet, And he walketh upon the toils.

¹³ know for a certainty that Jehovah your God will no more drive these nations from out of your sight; but they shall be a snare and a trap unto you, and a scourge in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which Jehovah your God hath given you.