Proverbs 4:14
Don’t enter into the path of the wicked. Don’t walk in the way of evil men.
World English Bible British
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 firm hold of instruction. Don’t let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
15Avoid it, and don’t pass by it. Turn from it, and pass on.
Cross References
Psalms 26:4I have not sat with deceitful men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.
Proverbs 1:15my son, don’t walk on the path with them. Keep your foot from their path,
Proverbs 5:8Remove your way far from her. Don’t come near the door of her house,
Proverbs 9:6Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.”
Proverbs 22:25lest you learn his ways and ensnare your soul.
1 Corinthians 15:33Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt 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 →