Proverbs 4:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.

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✦ 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

The Book of Proverbs is attributed to King Solomon and was written in ancient Israel around 900 BC, as part of the Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament. It offers practical advice for daily living, drawing from cultural experiences and divine insight to help people make wise choices in a world full of moral challenges. In this verse, the "path of the wicked" symbolizes the dangerous lifestyle of those who ignore God's commands, serving as a warning to stay on the path of righteousness.

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