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Verse 4

Proverbs 4:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.

American Standard Version (1901)

Avoid it, pass not by it; Turn from it, and pass on.

Bible in Basic English

Keep far from it, do not go near; be turned from it, and go on your way.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Flee from it, pass not by it: go aside, and forsake it.

Free Bible Version

Avoid that way completely. Don't go there! Turn away, and walk on.

Geneva Bible 1599

Auoide it, and goe not by it: turne from it, and passe by.

King James (Authorized) Version

Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

One Unity Resource Bible

Avoid it, and don’t pass by it. Turn from it, and pass on.

Translation for Translators

Stay away from those roads; turn aside and walk on other roads;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Avoid it, do not go on it; turn away from it and go another way.

Noah Webster Bible

Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

World English Bible

Avoid it, and don’t pass by it. Turn from it, and pass on.

Young's Literal Translation

Avoid it, pass not over into it, Turn aside from it, and pass on.

Context

A Father’s Instruction

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. ¹⁶For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.

Summary

This verse advises to avoid the path of the wicked and not walk in it, nor set foot on the way of evildoers. It emphasizes the importance of choosing one's companions and influences wisely, steering clear of those who lead others astray. The verse underscores the significance of discernment and making righteous choices to stay on the path of wisdom and righteousness, avoiding the pitfalls of sin and destruction. By heeding this advice, one can safeguard their heart and mind, ensuring they walk in the light of God's truth and goodness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Avoid it,.... As dangerous and pernicious, as abominable and detestable; or, "flee from it", as the Vulgate Latin version: Jarchi and Gersom interpret it, "make it void"; cause it to cease, destroy it, do all you can to hinder the wicked from accomplishing their designs; pass not by it; do not come near it; keep at a distance from it, that you may not be drawn into it; abstain from all appearance of evil, and everything that may lead to it; turn from it, and pass away; the Targum adds, "from them", from wicked men. This heap of words is used to show the danger of bad company; to dissuade from the least approach to it; and to express the vehement desire of the wise man to preserve his son, and all well inclined persons, from it.

Proverbs 4:15

A Father’s Instruction

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. ¹⁶For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.

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Berean Standard Bible

Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.

American Standard Version (1901)

Avoid it, pass not by it; Turn from it, and pass on.

Bible in Basic English

Keep far from it, do not go near; be turned from it, and go on your way.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Flee from it, pass not by it: go aside, and forsake it.

Free Bible Version

Avoid that way completely. Don't go there! Turn away, and walk on.

Geneva Bible 1599

Auoide it, and goe not by it: turne from it, and passe by.

King James (Authorized) Version

Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

One Unity Resource Bible

Avoid it, and don’t pass by it. Turn from it, and pass on.

Translation for Translators

Stay away from those roads; turn aside and walk on other roads;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Avoid it, do not go on it; turn away from it and go another way.

Noah Webster Bible

Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

World English Bible

Avoid it, and don’t pass by it. Turn from it, and pass on.

Young's Literal Translation

Avoid it, pass not over into it, Turn aside from it, and pass on.