Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths; New Living Translation My child, don’t go along with them! Stay far away from their paths. English Standard Version my son, do not walk in the way with them; hold back your foot from their paths, Berean Standard Bible my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path. King James Bible My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: New King James Version My son, do not walk in the way with them, Keep your foot from their path; New American Standard Bible My son, do not walk on the way with them. Keep your feet from their path, NASB 1995 My son, do not walk in the way with them. Keep your feet from their path, NASB 1977 My son, do not walk in the way with them. Keep your feet from their path, Legacy Standard Bible My son, do not walk in the way with them. Withhold your feet from their pathway, Amplified Bible My son, do not walk on the road with them; Keep your foot [far] away from their path, Christian Standard Bible my son, don’t travel that road with them or set foot on their path, Holman Christian Standard Bible my son, don’t travel that road with them or set foot on their path, American Standard Version My son, walk not thou in the way with them; Refrain thy foot from their path: Contemporary English Version Don't follow anyone like that or do what they do. English Revised Version My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: GOD'S WORD® Translation My son, do not follow them in their way. Do not even set foot on their path, Good News Translation My child, don't go with people like that. Stay away from them. International Standard Version My son, do not go along with them, and keep your feet away from their paths! Majority Standard Bible my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path. NET Bible My child, do not go down their way, withhold yourself from their path; New Heart English Bible My son, do not walk in the way with them. Keep your foot from their path, Webster's Bible Translation My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: World English Bible my son, don’t walk on the path with them. Keep your foot from their path, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy son! Do not go in the way with them, "" Withhold your foot from their path, Young's Literal Translation My son! go not in the way with them, Withhold thy foot from their path, Smith's Literal Translation My son, thou shalt not go in the way with them; withhold thy foot from their beaten paths: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy son, walk not thou with them, restrain thy foot from their paths. Catholic Public Domain Version My son, do not walk with them. Preclude your feet from their paths. New American Bible My son, do not walk in the way with them, hold back your foot from their path! New Revised Standard Version my child, do not walk in their way, keep your foot from their paths; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy son, do not walk in the way with them; but refrain your foot from their path; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My son, do not go in the way with them, but withhold your foot from their paths, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My son, walk not thou in the way with them, Restrain thy foot from their path; Brenton Septuagint Translation go not in the way with them, but turn aside thy foot from their paths: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Enticement of Sin…14Throw in your lot with us; let us all share one purse”— 15my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path. 16For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.… Cross References Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Ephesians 5:11 Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ... Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 Peter 4:3-4 For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. / Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. James 4:4 You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Psalm 26:4-5 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites. / I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked. Psalm 119:101 I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. Jeremiah 15:17 I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation. Isaiah 8:11 For this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand, instructing me not to walk in the way of this people: Exodus 23:2 You shall not follow the crowd in wrongdoing. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd. Treasury of Scripture My son, walk not you in the way with them; refrain your foot from their path: walk Proverbs 4:14,15 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men… Proverbs 9:6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. refrain Proverbs 4:27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. Proverbs 5:8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: Psalm 119:101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. Jump to Previous Feet Foot Hold Path Paths Refrain Restrain Walk Way Ways WithholdJump to Next Feet Foot Hold Path Paths Refrain Restrain Walk Way Ways WithholdProverbs 1 1. The use of the proverbs7. An exhortation to fear God, and believe his word 10. to avoid the enticing of sinners 20. Wisdom complains of her contempt 24. She threatens her contemners my son The phrase "my son" is a term of endearment and instruction, often used in Proverbs to convey a personal and intimate relationship between the teacher and the learner. In Hebrew, "ben" (בֵּן) is used, which signifies not only a biological son but also a disciple or student. This reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel, where wisdom was passed down through generations, emphasizing the importance of familial and spiritual mentorship. The use of "my son" here underscores the loving concern and authority of the speaker, likely Solomon, as he imparts wisdom to the next generation. do not walk the road with them or set foot on their path Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He wrote Proverbs to impart wisdom and instruction. 2. The Son The recipient of Solomon's advice, representing young people or those seeking wisdom. The term "son" is often used in Proverbs to denote a student or disciple. 3. The Wicked Those who engage in sinful or immoral behavior, often depicted in Proverbs as leading others astray. 4. The Path Symbolic of one's life choices and moral direction. In Proverbs, paths often represent the way of wisdom versus the way of folly. 5. The Road Similar to the path, it represents the journey of life and the decisions one makes along the way. Teaching Points Avoidance of Sinful InfluencesProverbs 1:15 warns against associating with those who engage in sinful behavior. As Christians, we are called to be in the world but not of it, maintaining our integrity and purity. Discernment in Relationships We must exercise discernment in choosing our companions. Surrounding ourselves with godly influences can strengthen our walk with Christ. The Importance of Wisdom Seeking wisdom and understanding is crucial in making righteous choices. Proverbs encourages us to pursue wisdom as a guiding principle in life. The Consequences of Choices Every path we choose has consequences. Proverbs 1:15 reminds us to consider the long-term impact of our decisions. Guidance for the Young This verse serves as a reminder for young people to heed the advice of their elders and seek guidance from Scripture.Verse 15. - My son, walk not thou in the way with them. The admonitory strain of ver. 10 is again resumed, and in vers. 16-19 the teacher states the reasons which should dissuade youth from listening to the temptations of sinners. My son. The recurrence of these words for the third time in this address marks the affectionate interest, the loving solicitude, in which the admonition is addressed. Walk not thou. Immediate and entire abandonment is counselled. The warning is practically a repetition of ver. 10, and is given again in Proverbs 4:14, "Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men." Way; דֶרֶך (derek) means, figuratively, the way of living and acting (Gesenius). "Mores et consuetudines" (Bayne); cf. Proverbs 12:15, "the fool's way;" 22:25; and Psalm 1:1. The meaning is "associate not with them, have no dealings whatever with them." Refrain thy foot from their path; i.e. keep back thy foot, or make not one step in compliance, resist the very first solicitations to evil. Compare the legal maxim, Initiis obsta. Refrain; מְגַע (m'na) is from מָנַע (mana), "to keep back, restrain;' LXX., ἔκκινον (cf. Psalm 119:101, "I have refrained my feet from every evil way;" Jeremiah 14:10, "Thus have they loved to wander, they have not refrained their feet"). Restraining the foot carries with it indirectly the natural inclination or propensity of the heart, even of the good, towards evil (Cartwright). Foot (רֶגֶל regel) is, of course, used metaphorically, and means less the member of the body than the idea suggested by it; hence the use of the singular (Gejerus, Delitzsch). Bayne remarks that the Hebrews understood this passage as meaning "neither in public nor private life have any dealings with sinners." Path (נָתִיב, nathiv) is a beaten path, a pathway, a byway; from the unused root נָתַב (nathav), "to tread, trample;" and hence, while "way" may mean the great public high road, "path" may stand for the bypath, less frequented or public. The same distinction probably occurs in Psalm 25:4, "Show me thy ways, O Lord; and teach me thy paths." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew my son,בְּנִ֗י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not walk תֵּלֵ֣ךְ (tê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk the road בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action with them אִתָּ֑ם (’it·tām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among or set מְנַ֥ע (mə·na‘) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 4513: To debar, from benefit, injury foot רַ֝גְלְךָ֗ (raḡ·lə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda upon their path. מִנְּתִיבָתָֽם׃ (min·nə·ṯî·ḇā·ṯām) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5410: Path, pathway Links Proverbs 1:15 NIVProverbs 1:15 NLT Proverbs 1:15 ESV Proverbs 1:15 NASB Proverbs 1:15 KJV Proverbs 1:15 BibleApps.com Proverbs 1:15 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 1:15 Chinese Bible Proverbs 1:15 French Bible Proverbs 1:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 1:15 My son don't walk in the way (Prov. 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