Proverbs 4:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Stay away from it, don't go near it, turn away from it, and keep moving.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is urgently warning us to completely avoid evil and temptation - don't even get close to it.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of King Solomon's fatherly advice to his son, written around 950 BC. In the preceding verses, Solomon warns about the 'path of the wicked' and evil people who cannot sleep unless they've caused harm. This urgent command follows that warning, emphasizing complete avoidance of destructive influences.

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