Proverbs 4:14

Proverbs 4:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
• New International Version (NIV)Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil.

Context of Proverbs 4:14

12When you walk, your steps will not be impeded [for your path will be clear and open]; And when you run, you will not stumble. 13Take hold of instruction; [actively seek it, grip it firmly and] do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life. Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not go the way of evil men. 15Avoid it, do not travel on it; Turn away from it and pass on. 16For the wicked cannot sleep unless they do evil; And they are deprived of sleep unless they make someone stumble and fall.

Proverbs 4:14 word by word

בְּאֹ֣רַח רְ֭שָׁעִים אַל־תָּבֹ֑א וְאַל־תְּ֝אַשֵּׁ֗ר בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ רָעִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Enterבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• not into the pathאֹ֫רַח'ôrach · wayH734
• of the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• and goאָשַׁר'âshar 'âshêr · to blessH833
• not in the wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• of evilרַעra‛ râ‛âh · bad: evilH7451

Cross-references for Proverbs 4:14

• Proverbs 1:10My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent.
• Proverbs 2:11Discretion will watch over you, Understanding and discernment will guard you,
• Proverbs 9:6Leave [behind] your foolishness [and the foolish] and live, And walk in the way of insight and understanding.”
• Proverbs 13:20He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
• Psalms 1:1Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers).
• Psalms 26:4I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men, Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites).
• 1 Corinthians 15:33Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”

Commentaries on Proverbs 4:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14Enter not into the path of the wicked - Never associate with those whose life is irregular and sinful; never accompany them in any of their acts of transgression.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4-20Verses 4-20 The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2 Samuel 23:2 etc.; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalm 15:1-5; Psalm 24:1-10; Proverbs 4:7 Or, “The beginning of wisdom is - get wisdom.” To seek is to find, to desire is to obtain. Proverbs 4:12 The ever-recurring parable of the journey of life. In the way of wisdom the path is clear and open, obstacles disappear; in the quickest activity (“when thou…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-27Verses 14-27 The way of evil men may seem pleasant, and the nearest way to compass some end; but it is an evil way, and will end ill; if thou love thy God and thy soul, avoid it. It is not said, Keep at a due distance, but at a great distance; never think you can get far enough from it. The way of the righteous is light; Christ is their Way, and he is the Light. The saints will not be perfect till they reach heaven, but there they shall shine as the sun…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-19The father offers his children two choices: Avoid evil to escape its bad effects Choose good for its blessingsRead the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. (Compare Psa 1:1). Avoid all temptations to the beginning of evil.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 4:14

• Company
• Fellowship
• Temptation
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Diligence
• Getting
• Hold
• Look
• Ponder
• Principal
• Promote
• Right
• Stumble
• Go

Commentaries on Proverbs 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings