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Proverbs 22:25

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 22:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Lest thou learn this ways, And get a snare to thy soul.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Lest thou learn this ways, And get a snare to thy soul.
Proverbs 22:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
23For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them.
24Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:
25Lest thou learn this ways, And get a snare to thy soul.
26Be thou not one of them that strike hands, [Or] of them that are sureties for debts.
27If thou hast not wherewith to pay, Why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
28Remove not the ancient landmark, Which thy fathers have set.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Lest thou learn his ways, etc.] And be as wrathful and furious, as quarrelsome and contentious, as he is. Evil works and ways are soon learned; men are more ready to imitate what is evil than what is good: Joseph learned to swear in Pharaoh’s court; and the Israelites learned the works of the Heathen, among whom they were mingled; “evil communications corrupt good manners”, (<461533>1 Corinthians 15:33). Many men, naturally mild and gentle, tenderhearted and compassionate, by being brought up among or conversing with bloodthirsty Papists, and imbibing their cruel notions and sentiments, have become fierce, and as furious persecutors of others; and get a snare to thy soul; be drawn into sin,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“a snare . . . soul--The unsuspecting are often misled by bad company.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 13:20; Psa 106:35; Co1 15:33 Proverbs 22:26”
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