Proverbs 4:14
Go not in the ways of the ungodly, neither covet the ways of transgressors.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
In Context
13Take hold of my instruction; let it not go,—but keep it for thyself for thy life.
15In whatever place they shall pitch their camp, go not thither; but turn from them, and pass away.
Cross References
Psalms 26:4One thing have I asked of the Lord, this will I earnestly seek: that I should dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, that I should behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and survey his temple.
Proverbs 1:15go not in the way with them, but turn aside thy foot from their paths: + 1:15 For ver 16, see Appendix.
Proverbs 5:8Remove thy way far from her; draw not near to the doors of her house:
Proverbs 9:6Leave folly, that ye may reign for ever; and seek + 9:6 Alex. + 'that ye may live.'wisdom, and improve understanding by knowledge.
Proverbs 22:25lest thou learn of his ways, and get snares to thy soul.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:2-14
Parental Instructions. 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep… Read the whole commentary →