Proverbs 4:14
Into the path of the wicked enter not, And be not happy in a way of evil doers.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
In Context
13Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, Keep her, for she [is] thy life.
15Avoid it, pass not over into it, Turn aside from it, and pass on.
Cross References
Psalms 26:4I have not sat with vain men, And with dissemblers I enter not.
Proverbs 1:15My son! go not in the way with them, Withhold thy foot from their path,
Proverbs 5:8Keep far from off her thy way, And come not near unto the opening of her house,
Proverbs 9:6Forsake ye, the simple, and live, And be happy in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 22:25Lest thou learn his paths, And have received a snare to thy soul.
1 Corinthians 15:33Be not led astray; evil communications corrupt good 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 →