Proverbs 22:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Your character is shaped by your companions; associating with the angry makes you like them.
The Context of Proverbs 22:25
Warning about how we are formed by our closest associations.
What Does Proverbs 22:25 Mean?
You become like those you spend time with. If you attach yourself to an angry person, you gradually absorb their ways—you learn to respond with rage, to solve problems with force, to blame others.
This is not judgment but observation. We mirror those around us. A snare is a trap that tightens the more you struggle; spending your life shaped by another's anger is a snare that catches your soul.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 22:25
What does Proverbs 22:25 mean?
Your character is shaped by your companions; associating with the angry makes you like them.
What is the context of Proverbs 22:25?
Warning about how we are formed by our closest associations.