Proverbs 2:12
“To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;”
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;
Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
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Cross-References
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”
“A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.”
“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.”
“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”