Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 4:14
14Keep off the path of the wicked; don’t proceed on the way of evil ones.
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 hindered; when you run, you will not stumble. 13Hold on to instruction; don’t let go. Guard it, for it is your life. Keep off the path of the wicked; don’t proceed on the way of evil ones. 15Avoid it; don’t travel on it. Turn away from it, and pass it by. 16For they can’t sleep unless they have done what is evil; they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.
Read all of Proverbs 4Proverbs 4:14 word by word
בְּאֹ֣רַח רְ֭שָׁעִים אַל־תָּבֹ֑א וְאַל־תְּ֝אַשֵּׁ֗ר בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ רָעִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 4:14
- Proverbs 1:10My son, if sinners entice you, don’t be persuaded.
- Proverbs 2:11Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you.
- Proverbs 9:6Leave inexperience behind, and you will live; pursue the way of understanding.
- Proverbs 13:20The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
- Psalms 1:1How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers!
- Psalms 26:4I do not sit with the worthless or associate with 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
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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
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