Proverbs 4:14 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 4:10-15 MSG (The Message)
Dear friend, take my advice; it will add years to your life. I’m writing out clear directions to Wisdom Way, I’m drawing a map to Righteous Road. I don’t want you ending up in blind alleys, or wasting time making wrong turns. Hold tight to good advice; don’t relax your grip. Guard it well—your life is at stake! Don’t take Wicked Bypass; don’t so much as set foot on that road. Stay clear of it; give it a wide berth. Make a detour and be on your way.
Proverbs 4:14 KJV (King James Version)
Enter not into the path of the wicked, And go not in the way of evil men.
Proverbs 4:14 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Do not enter the path of the wicked And do not proceed in the way of evil men.
Proverbs 4:14 NCV (New Century Version)
Don’t follow the ways of the wicked; don’t do what evil people do.
Proverbs 4:14 ASV (American Standard Version)
Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men.
Proverbs 4:14 NIV (New International Version)
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
Proverbs 4:14 NKJV (New King James Version)
Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil.
Proverbs 4:14 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not go the way of evil men.
Proverbs 4:14 NLT (New Living Translation)
Don’t do as the wicked do, and don’t follow the path of evildoers.
Proverbs 4:14 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Do not detour into darkness or even set foot on that path.
Proverbs 4:14 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil.