Proverbs 4:14
What does Proverbs 4:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 4:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do not go in the road of sinners, or be walking in the way of evil men.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Into the path of the wicked enter not, And be not happy in a way of evil doers.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Be not delighted in the paths of the wicked, neither let the way of evil men please thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men]:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.
- Proverbs 9:6
Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
- Psalms 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:
- Proverbs 2:11
Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:
- Psalms 26:4
I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.
- Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not.
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