Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. New Living Translation Don’t do as the wicked do, and don’t follow the path of evildoers. English Standard Version Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil. Berean Standard Bible Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. King James Bible Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. New King James Version Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil. New American Standard Bible Do not enter the path of the wicked And do not proceed in the way of evil people. NASB 1995 Do not enter the path of the wicked And do not proceed in the way of evil men. NASB 1977 Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not proceed in the way of evil men. Legacy Standard Bible Do not enter the path of wicked men And do not step into the way of evil men. Amplified Bible Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not go the way of evil men. Christian Standard Bible Keep off the path of the wicked; don’t proceed on the way of evil ones. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t set foot on the path of the wicked; don’t proceed in the way of evil ones. American Standard Version Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men. Contemporary English Version Don't follow the bad example of cruel and evil people. English Revised Version Enter not into the path of the wicked, and walk not in the way of evil men. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not stray onto the path of wicked people. Do not walk in the way of evil people. Good News Translation Do not go where evil people go. Do not follow the example of the wicked. International Standard Version Do not enter the path of the wicked, or go along the way of evil men. Majority Standard Bible Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. NET Bible Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil. New Heart English Bible Do not enter into the path of the wicked. Do not walk in the way of evil men. Webster's Bible Translation Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. World English Bible Don’t enter into the path of the wicked. Don’t walk in the way of evil men. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not enter into the path of the wicked, "" And do not be blessed in a way of evildoers. Young's Literal Translation Into the path of the wicked enter not, And be not happy in a way of evil doers. Smith's Literal Translation In the path of the unjust thou shalt not go, and thou shalt not advance in the way of the wicked. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe not delighted in the paths of the wicked, neither let the way of evil men please thee. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not delight in the paths of the impious, nor permit the way of evil-doers to please you. New American Bible The path of the wicked do not enter, nor walk in the way of the evil; New Revised Standard Version Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evildoers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDo not walk in the way of evil men, and do not envy the way of the wicked. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not go in the way of sinners and do not envy the way of the evil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men. Brenton Septuagint Translation Go not in the ways of the ungodly, neither covet the ways of transgressors. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Father's Instruction…13Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life. 14Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. 15Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.… 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.” 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. 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.” ... Psalm 119:115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God. Romans 16:17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. 1 Timothy 6:3-5 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, / he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, / and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain. Psalm 119:101 I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. 2 Timothy 3:5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these! 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. 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. Psalm 141:4 Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil thing or take part in works of wickedness with men who do iniquity; let me not feast on their delicacies. 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. 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: Treasury of Scripture Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Proverbs 1:10,15 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not… Proverbs 2:11,12 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: … Proverbs 9:6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. Jump to Previous Doers Enter Evil Foot Happy Path Proceed Road Sinners Walk Walking Way WickedJump to Next Doers Enter Evil Foot Happy Path Proceed Road Sinners Walk Walking Way WickedProverbs 4 1. persuades to wisdom14. and to show wickedness 20. He exhorts to sanctification Do not set foot on the path of the wicked This phrase serves as a warning against engaging in the lifestyle or behaviors of those who are morally corrupt. In biblical context, the "path" often symbolizes one's life journey or choices. The imagery of a path is common in wisdom literature, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right direction. The wicked are those who live in opposition to God's commandments, and setting foot on their path suggests initial involvement or curiosity that can lead to deeper entanglement. Psalm 1:1 similarly advises against walking in the counsel of the wicked, highlighting the importance of avoiding even the first steps toward sin. or walk in the way of evildoers 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 guidance. 2. The Wicked This term refers to those who live in opposition to God's commandments and engage in sinful behavior. In the context of Proverbs, the wicked are often contrasted with the righteous. 3. The Path Symbolically represents the course of one's life or the choices one makes. In Proverbs, the path of the wicked is a metaphor for a lifestyle that leads away from God. 4. Evildoers Individuals who commit acts that are morally wrong or sinful. They are often depicted in Proverbs as those who reject wisdom and righteousness. Teaching Points Avoidance of Sinful PathsProverbs 4:14 warns believers to consciously avoid engaging in or associating with sinful behaviors and influences. This requires discernment and intentionality in choosing one's companions and activities. The Importance of Wisdom The verse underscores the necessity of seeking wisdom to recognize and steer clear of the paths that lead to spiritual harm. Wisdom, as taught in Proverbs, is rooted in the fear of the Lord. Guarding One's Heart By avoiding the path of the wicked, believers protect their hearts from being led astray. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching of guarding one's heart, as it is the wellspring of life. Influence and Accountability The verse highlights the impact of one's environment and associations. Believers are encouraged to surround themselves with godly influences and hold each other accountable in their walk with Christ.Verse 14. - From admonition the father passes to warning. The connection with the preceding section is obvious. There are two ways diametrically opposite - the way of wisdom and the way of evil; the one the way of life, the other fraught with death, because a way of darkness and violence. As the father has dealt with the former, so now he deals with the latter. With these warnings we may also comp. Proverbs 1:10-15 and Proverbs 2:10-15, where much the same warning is given, and the way of the wicked is described in almost the same terms. The warning of the father takes a threefold form: (1) enter not; (2) go not; (3) avoid. . . . Hebrew Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not set foot תָּבֹ֑א (tā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go on the path בְּאֹ֣רַח (bə·’ō·raḥ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan of the wicked רְ֭שָׁעִים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person [or] וְאַל־ (wə·’al-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 408: Not walk תְּ֝אַשֵּׁ֗ר (tə·’aš·šêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 833: To be straight, to go forward, be honest, proper in the way בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of evil men. רָעִֽים׃ (rā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Proverbs 4:14 NIVProverbs 4:14 NLT Proverbs 4:14 ESV Proverbs 4:14 NASB Proverbs 4:14 KJV Proverbs 4:14 BibleApps.com Proverbs 4:14 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 4:14 Chinese Bible Proverbs 4:14 French Bible Proverbs 4:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 4:14 Don't enter into the path (Prov. 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