Devine Scripture

Proverbs 2:12

Proverbs chapter 2 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

To deliver thee from the way of evil, From the men that speak perverse things;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

To deliver thee from the way of evil, From the men that speak perverse things;

Context

v.11Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:

v.12This passage

v.13Who forsake the paths of uprightness, To walk in the ways of darkness;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 20:30

    and from among your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.

  • Psalms 17:4

    As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.

  • Proverbs 3:32

    For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.

  • Proverbs 16:28

    A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

  • Proverbs 1:10

    My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not.

  • Psalms 141:4

    Incline not my heart to any evil thing, To practise deeds of wickedness With men that work iniquity: And let me not eat of their dainties.