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Proverbs 4:14: Meaning Explained
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
Proverbs 4:14
“Don't set foot on the path of the wicked. Don't advance along the road of evildoers.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Don't even start down the path of evil people. Don't go in the direction they're going.
What’s Happening Here
The father warns his son to completely avoid the path of wicked people.
Key Words
set footstart walking or begin
path of the wickedthe way evil people live
advancego forward and continue
Why It Matters
It's easier to not start down a bad path than to turn back once you're on it. Prevention is better.
Did You Know?
Most people who end up in serious trouble started by just trying one bad thing they didn't think was serious.
Word Study
H734
not into the pathבְּאֹ֣רַח
H7563
of the wickedרְ֭שָׁעִים
H935
Enterתָּבֹ֑א
H833
and goתְּ֝אַשֵּׁ֗ר
H1870
not in the wayבְּדֶ֣רֶךְ
H7451
of evilרָעִֽים׃
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