Proverbs 4:17
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
In Context
18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more to the perfect day.
Cross References
Job 24:5Behold, as wild asses in the desert, they go forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children.
Proverbs 9:17Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
Isaiah 5:18Woe to them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart-rope:
Jeremiah 5:26For among my people are found wicked men : they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.
Ezekiel 22:25There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst of her, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst of her.
Micah 3:5Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:15-20
Cautions against Bad Company. 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at… Read the whole commentary →