Proverbs 4:14
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil men.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Enter{H935} not into the path{H734} of the wicked,{H7563} And walk{H833} not in the way{H1870} of evil{H7451} men.
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Enter{H935}{(H8799)} not into the path{H734} of the wicked{H7563}, and go{H833}{(H8762)} not in the way{H1870} of evil{H7451} men.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Come not in the path of the vngodly, and walke not in the waye of the wicked.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Enter not into the way of the wicked, and walke not in the way of euill men.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Come not in the pathe of the vngodlye, and walke not in the way of the wicked:
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men].
Webster's Bible (1833)
Don't enter into the path of the wicked. Don't walk in the way of evil men.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Into the path of the wicked enter not, And be not happy in a way of evil doers.
American Standard Version (1901)
Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men.
American Standard Version (1901)
Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Do not go in the road of sinners, or be walking in the way of evil men.
World English Bible (2000)
Don't enter into the path of the wicked. Don't walk in the way of evil men.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.
Referenced Verses
- Prov 1:15 : 15 My son, do not walk in the way with them; keep your foot away from their paths,
- Ps 1:1 : 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of mockers.
- Prov 1:10 : 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.
- 1 Cor 15:33 : 33 Do not be deceived: 'Bad company corrupts good morals.'
- Ps 26:4-5 : 4 I do not sit with deceitful people, nor do I associate with hypocrites. 5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked.
- Prov 2:11-12 : 11 Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you, 12 rescuing you from the way of evil, from anyone who speaks perversely,
- Prov 9:6 : 6 Leave your simple ways and live; walk in the way of understanding."
- Prov 13:20 : 20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
Similar Verses (AI)
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15 Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn away from it and go on your way.
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15 My son, do not walk in the way with them; keep your foot away from their paths,
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26 Consider the path of your feet, and all your ways will be established.
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10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.
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