Weapons and swords are on the way of the perverse. But he who guards his own soul withdraws far from them
Other versions
King James Version
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.English Standard Version
Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.New International Version
In the paths of the wicked lie thorns and snares, but he who guards his soul stays far from them.