Proverbs 2:12

Translations

Modern

…to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity,

Traditional

To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;

Literal

…to snatch you from the way of evil, from the man speaking perversity—

Latin

…ut eruaris a via mala, et ab homine qui perversa loquitur;

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

…to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity,

Notes

Proverbs 2:12–15

Wisdom knows when people alter words to make wrong things seem right. The right path leads to life, while the wrong path leads to death (Proverbs 1:10–19; 2:18–19; 5:5–6; 9:1–6, 13–18).
ways of darkness: In the New Testament, darkness represents evil, while light represents God's goodness (Matthew 4:16; 5:14–16; John 1:14; Romans 2:19).

Proverbs 2:1–22

The father advises his son to seek wisdom. It will protect him from bad people and the risks of unfaithful women. The son should pursue wisdom, knowing it is a gift from God.

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1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”
Isaiah 59:3–5
For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice.
Proverbs 9:6
Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
Psalm 17:4–5
As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
Proverbs 1:10–19
My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.
Proverbs 4:14–17
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
Proverbs 16:28–30
A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
Proverbs 3:32
…for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright.
Acts 20:30
Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.

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Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Means of Preservation From Company: Evil Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Wicked (People): Described Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning

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