Proverbs 1:15
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 Version
My 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 Bible
My 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 Bible
My 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 1917
My 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.

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Proverbs 1
1. The use of the proverbs
7. 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 directive "do not walk" is a caution against adopting a certain lifestyle or behavior. The Hebrew verb "halak" (הָלַךְ) means to go, walk, or proceed, and it often implies a manner of living. In the biblical context, walking is frequently used metaphorically to describe one's conduct or way of life. This phrase serves as a warning to avoid aligning oneself with those who pursue unrighteousness, highlighting the importance of choosing one's companions and influences wisely.

the road
"The road" refers to a way or path, symbolizing the journey of life and the choices one makes. The Hebrew word "derek" (דֶּרֶךְ) is used, which can mean a literal path or a figurative course of action. In the wisdom literature of the Bible, the road often represents the moral and ethical direction one takes. This imagery is powerful, as it suggests that life is a journey with many possible routes, and the choice of road determines one's destination.

with them
The phrase "with them" indicates association or companionship with a particular group. In the context of Proverbs, "them" refers to those who are wicked or foolish, as described earlier in the chapter. The warning here is against forming alliances or friendships with individuals who may lead one astray. This reflects the biblical principle that bad company corrupts good character (1 Corinthians 15:33), emphasizing the need for discernment in relationships.

or set foot
"Or set foot" is a vivid expression that conveys the idea of taking the first step or initiating involvement. The Hebrew verb "ashar" (אָשַׁר) means to go straight, advance, or proceed. This phrase serves as a caution against even beginning to engage in the behaviors or practices of the wicked. It highlights the importance of vigilance and the need to avoid even the smallest compromise that could lead to greater sin.

on their path
"On their path" refers to the specific way of life or conduct of the wicked. The Hebrew word "nethibah" (נְתִיבָה) is used, which denotes a path or track. In the context of Proverbs, the path of the wicked is characterized by deceit, violence, and immorality. The admonition is clear: do not follow the trajectory of those who reject God's wisdom and righteousness. This serves as a reminder of the two paths presented throughout Proverbs—the way of wisdom and the way of folly—and the eternal consequences of each choice.

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


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