Proverbs 2:12
Doing this will save you from the ways of evil, from men who tell twisted lies,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
In Context
11Good decisions will keep you on track; thinking logically will keep you safe.
13who turn away from following what is right to walk down paths of darkness.
Cross References
Psalms 17:4With regard to the actions of others: I have done what you told me and I have avoided what violent people do.
Psalms 101:4I won't think bad thoughts—I won't even consider anything evil.
Proverbs 1:10My son, if evil people try to tempt you, don't give into them.
Proverbs 4:14Don't go the way of the wicked or follow the example of those who do evil.
Proverbs 8:13Honoring the Lord means hating evil. So I hate pride and arrogance, wicked behavior and telling lies.
Proverbs 13:20Being friends with wise people will make you wise, but being friends with stupid people will only cause you problems.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 2:11-22
The Benefits Conferred by Wisdom. 10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; 14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: 16 To deliver thee from the strange… Read the whole commentary →