⁵ Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

¹⁹ The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

¹⁸ 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.

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

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 own soul; but he that despiseth 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 favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

³ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

91 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 shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.

²⁷ For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.