The way of the slothful {man is} as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous {is} made plain. {is made...: Heb. is raised up as a causey}

We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. {is born: Gr. has been born}

The highway of the upright {is} to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; {but} he that despiseth his ways shall die.

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

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors {is} hard.

For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.

Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: {this shall be} the portion of their cup. {an horrible...: or, a burning tempest}

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. {abide: Heb. lodge}

With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward. {shew thyself froward: or, wrestle}

Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out {any of} these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: {but} he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it {are} the issues of life. {with...: Heb. above all keeping}

The way of the slothful {man is} as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous {is} made plain. {is made...: Heb. is raised up as a causey}

Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; {bring...: Heb. cause to bud}

The fear of the LORD {is} a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; {but} he that despiseth his ways shall die.