Proverbs 4:14
Upon the path of the lawless, do not thou enter, and do not advance in the way of the wicked:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 fast hold of correction, let her not go,—keep her, for, she, is thy life.
15Avoid it, do not pass thereon—turn from it, and depart.
Cross References
Psalms 26:4I have not sat with men of deceit, nor, with dissemblers, would I enter;
Proverbs 1:15My son, do not walk in the way with them, Withhold thy foot from their path.
Proverbs 5:8Keep far from her thy way, and do not go near the opening of her house:
Proverbs 9:6Forsake the simple ones, and live, and advance in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 22:25Lest thou learn his ways, and take a snare to thy soul.
1 Corinthians 15:33Be not deceiving yourselves,—evil communications corrupt gentle manners:—
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 →