Proverbs 22:6

"Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays far from them."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that the wicked are entangled in obstacles and dangers on their path, symbolized by thorns and snares. In contrast, guarding one's soul keeps a person clear of these hazards, guiding them toward a life free from such traps.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Train -Initiate, and so, educate. The way he should go -Or, according to the tenor of his way, i. e., the path especially belonging to, especially fitted for, the individual’s character. The proverb enjoins the closest possible study of each child’s temperament and the adaptation of “his way of life” to that.

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