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Berean Standard Bible

“Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.”

Proverbs 4:14

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In Proverbs 4 a father passes on his own father's teaching about wisdom, urging his son to treasure it and guard his path. The chapter contrasts the way of the righteous with the way of the wicked.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.

World English Bible (WEB)

Don’t enter into the path of the wicked. Don’t walk in the way of evil men.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not go in the road of sinners, or be walking in the way of evil men.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No entres por la vereda de los impíos, ni vayas por el camino de los malos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No hagas lo que hacen los malvados, ni sigas el ejemplo de los malhechores.

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