Answer :
I believe that the word trap in this excerpt from Beowulf refers to D. pride.
The king tells Beowulf not to become too proud, and to learn how to differentiate from things he can do on his own, and things he may need somebody's help to achieve.
The king tells Beowulf not to become too proud, and to learn how to differentiate from things he can do on his own, and things he may need somebody's help to achieve.