Proverbs 4:14
Don't go the way of the wicked or follow the example of those who do evil.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
In Context
13Hold on to these instructions—don't let them go. Protect them, for they are life's foundation.
15Avoid that way completely. Don't go there! Turn away, and walk on.
Cross References
Psalms 26:4I don't join in with liars and I don't associate with hypocrites.
Proverbs 1:15My son, don't follow their ways. Don't go in that direction with them.
Proverbs 5:8Stay far away from her! Don't go near the door of her house!
Proverbs 9:6Leave your foolish ways and you will live; follow the path that makes sense.”
Proverbs 22:25in case you learn to be like them and make a mess of your life.
1 Corinthians 15:33Don't be fooled: “Bad company ruins good character.”
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 →