Proverbs 4:14
Do not follow the path of the wicked 1 and do not go along the way of those who do evil. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 instruction, do not let it go; 1 guard it, for it is your life. 1
15Avoid it, do not go on it; 1 turn away from it and go another way. 1
Cross References
Psalms 26:4I do not associate with deceitful people, 1 nor do I mingle with dishonest people. 1
Proverbs 1:15My son, do not walk down that road with them; 1 do not let your foot touch where they walk; 1
Proverbs 5:8Keep your path far away from her 1 and do not come near the door of her house. 1
Proverbs 9:6Leave your naive actions and live; 1 walk in the path of understanding. 1
Proverbs 22:25or you will learn his ways 1 and you will take bait for your soul. 1
1 Corinthians 15:33Be not deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”
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 →