Proverbs 2:12
What does Proverbs 2:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 2:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000To deliver thee from the way of evil, From the men that speak perverse things;
KJV
King James Version · 1611To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901To deliver thee from the way of evil, From the men that speak perverse things;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Giving you salvation from the evil man, from those whose words are false;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To deliver thee from an evil way, From any speaking froward things,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752That thou mayst be delivered from the evil way, and from the man that speaketh perverse things:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890To deliver thee from the way of evil, from the man that speaketh froward things;
Context
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.
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