Proverbs 1:15
Proverbs 1:15 in Multiple Translations
my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.
My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:
My son, walk not thou in the way with them; Refrain thy foot from their path:
My son, do not go with them; keep your feet from their ways:
My son, don't follow their ways. Don't go in that direction with them.
My sonne, walke not thou in the way with them: refraine thy foote from their path.
My son! go not in the way with them, Withhold thy foot from their path,
my son, don’t walk on the path with them. Keep your foot from their path,
My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:
My son, walk not thou with them, restrain thy foot from their paths.
My son, do not accompany them! Do not walk on the roads with them!
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 1:15
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Proverbs 1:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנִ֗/י
אַל
תֵּלֵ֣ךְ
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
אִתָּ֑/ם
מְנַ֥ע
רַ֝גְלְ/ךָ֗
מִ/נְּתִיבָתָֽ/ם
בְּנִ֗/י
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תֵּלֵ֣ךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
אִתָּ֑/ם
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
מְנַ֥ע
mânaʻ
H4513
to withhold
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
רַ֝גְלְ/ךָ֗
regel
H7272
foot
N-fs | Suff
מִ/נְּתִיבָתָֽ/ם
nâthîyb
H5410
path
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 1:15
בְּנִ֗/י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תֵּלֵ֣ךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
אִתָּ֑/ם
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
מְנַ֥ע
mânaʻ
H4513
"to withhold"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To withhold means to hold something back or keep it from someone. In the Bible, this word is used to describe God withholding something from people, or people withholding things from each other.
Definition: 1) to withhold, hold back, keep back, refrain, deny, keep restrain, hinder 1a) (Qal) to withhold 1b) (Niphal) to be withheld
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: deny, keep (back), refrain, restrain, withhold. See also: Genesis 30:2; Proverbs 1:15; Psalms 21:3.
רַ֝גְלְ/ךָ֗
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fs | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
מִ/נְּתִיבָתָֽ/ם
nâthîyb
H5410
"path"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a path or road that people walk on, like a beaten track. It appears in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, referring to a traveler's journey. The word is used to describe a way or pathway.
Definition: 1) trodden with the feet, path, pathway 2) path, pathway, traveller
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: path(-way), [idiom] travel(-ler), way. See also: Judges 5:6; Proverbs 3:17; Psalms 78:50.
Study Notes — Proverbs 1:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 1:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 1:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 1:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 1:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 1:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 1:15
- Sermons on Proverbs 1:15
Context — The Enticement of Sin
13We will find all manner of precious goods; we will fill our houses with plunder.
14Throw in your lot with us; let us all share one purse”—
15my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.
16For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood. 17How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:101 | I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. |
| 2 | Psalms 1:1 | Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. |
| 3 | Proverbs 4:14–15 | Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by. |
| 4 | Proverbs 4:27 | Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. |
| 5 | Psalms 26:4–5 | I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites. I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked. |
| 6 | 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.” |
| 7 | Proverbs 13:20 | He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. |
| 8 | Proverbs 9:6 | Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.” |
| 9 | Proverbs 5:8 | Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house, |
| 10 | Jeremiah 14:10 | This is what the LORD says about this people: “Truly they love to wander; they have not restrained their feet. So the LORD does not accept them; He will now remember their guilt and call their sins to account.” |
Proverbs 1:15 Summary
[This verse is warning us to not follow or imitate people who do bad things, like the ones described in Proverbs 1:13-14, because their actions can lead us away from God and towards trouble, as seen in Proverbs 1:16. Instead, we should try to follow God's path, which is the path of righteousness, as described in Proverbs 2:20-22 and Psalm 16:11. By following God's path, we can experience joy, peace, and blessings, as promised in Psalm 1:1-3 and Matthew 7:14.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main warning in this verse?
The main warning in Proverbs 1:15 is to avoid walking with or following the path of those who engage in sinful activities, as seen in the context of Proverbs 1:13-14 where they are planning to plunder and shed blood, and as warned in Psalm 1:1 to not walk in the counsel of the wicked.
Why is it important to not set foot on their path?
It is important to not set foot on their path because their feet run to evil, as stated in Proverbs 1:16, and we are called to not be conformed to the world in Romans 12:2, but rather to follow the path of righteousness as described in Proverbs 2:20-22.
How can we identify the path of the wicked?
We can identify the path of the wicked by their actions and intentions, such as running to evil and shedding blood, as seen in Proverbs 1:16, and by comparing them to the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, which is the opposite of the works of the flesh in Galatians 5:19-21.
What is the consequence of following the path of the wicked?
The consequence of following the path of the wicked is that we will be led away from God and towards destruction, as warned in Proverbs 1:18 and 2 Peter 2:20, and we will miss out on the blessings and joy that come from following God's path, as described in Psalm 16:11 and Matthew 7:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be unknowingly walking on the path of the wicked, and how can I correct my course?
- How can I discern between the path of the righteous and the path of the wicked in my daily life?
- What are some spiritual disciplines that I can practice to help me stay on the path of righteousness, such as reading Scripture, praying, and seeking accountability?
- How can I lovingly warn others who may be following the path of the wicked, without being judgmental or condemning, as seen in the example of Jesus in Matthew 9:10-13?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 1:15
My son, walk not thou in the way with them,.... In the same way as they do, which is the broad way that leads unto destruction; set not one foot in it; make no trial of it, whether it will be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 1:15
My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 1:15
Walk not thou in the way with them; avoid their courses and their conversation, and company. Refrain thy foot from their path; when thou hast any thought, or inclination, or temptation to follow their counsels or examples, suppress it, and restrain thyself as it were by force and violence, as the word implies.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 1:15
Proverbs 1:15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:Ver. 15. Walk not thou in the way with them.] "God will not take the wicked by the hand." Why then should we? "Gather not my soul with sinners," saith David. "O Lord, let me not go to hell where the wicked are: for Lord, thou knowest I never loved their company here," said a good gentlewoman, when she was to die, being in much trouble of conscience.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 1:15
15. Refrain — Have nothing to do with them; hold back thy foot from walking in their pathways.
Sermons on Proverbs 1:15
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The Struggle Is Real by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the reality of the struggle to obey God's wisdom in his sermon 'The Struggle Is Real.' He discusses how wisdom, as outlined in Proverbs, is essential for m |
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Taranaki Bible Conference January 19-2012 - 2 of 5 Sermons by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a doll that was buried and how it grew into the shape of the doll. He uses this story to emphasize the message that sin will event |
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Healing - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of using the gift that God has given us. He shares his personal experience of receiving more of God's gifts by choosing to use |
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(Dangers in the Way Series): Resisting the Worlds Propoganda by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking circumspectly as Christians, being watchful and cautious to avoid falling into the traps set by the devil. He spec |
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How to Prosper in Hard Times by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being convicted by the Holy Ghost and acknowledging one's sins before God. He encourages the congregation to rejoice in th |
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The Word of God by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker introduces Brother Keith Daniels, a faithful minister of the gospel from South Africa, who has been brought to minister to the young people in attendanc |
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Cain and Abel (The First Murder) - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a 10-day period of fasting and prayer where they were seeking a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. They acknowledge that God did not act in t |