KJV ORIGINAL
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't follow the path that wicked people take, and don't walk in the direction that evil people go.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning us to stay away from the lifestyle and choices of people who do wrong things.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from the book of Proverbs, which contains wisdom teachings traditionally attributed to King Solomon around 950 BC. These sayings were meant to guide young people in making wise life choices in ancient Israel. The imagery of 'paths' and 'ways' was commonly used in Hebrew wisdom literature to represent different lifestyles and moral choices.
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