Proverbs 1:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

My son, don't go along with them or follow in their footsteps; keep yourself away from the path they're taking.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is warning against joining people who are headed down a destructive path and urging wisdom in choosing companions.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Solomon's instructions to young men in ancient Israel, where fathers would pass down practical wisdom to their sons. In the broader context of Proverbs 1:10-19, Solomon is specifically warning against joining gangs or groups of people who make money through violence and theft, which was a real temptation for young men in urban centers of that time.

←

PreviousProverbs 1:14

NextProverbs 1:16

→

Explore Similar Verses

John 8:44

You're following in your father the devil's footsteps, and you're going to keep doing what he wants you to do. He's been a killer from day one and has never stood with the truth, because there's literally no truth in him. When he lies, he's just being himself — he's a liar through and through, and he invented lying.

Hebrews 6:20

That's where Jesus went ahead of us — he's already there as our forever high priest, following in the footsteps of this ancient king-priest named Melchizedek.

Romans 4:12

And he's also the spiritual father to those who aren't just physically circumcised, but who actually follow in Abraham's footsteps — living with the same kind of faith Abraham had before he was even circumcised.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources