Proverbs 4:15

15 avoid it, pass not by it; turn from it, and pass away.

Proverbs 4:15 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 4:15

Avoid it
As dangerous and pernicious, as abominable and detestable; or, "flee from it", as the Vulgate Latin version: Jarchi and Gersom interpret it, "make it void"; cause it to cease, destroy it, do all you can to hinder the wicked from accomplishing their designs; pass not by it;
do not come near it; keep at a distance from it, that you may not be drawn into it; abstain from all appearance of evil, and everything that may lead to it; turn from it, and pass away;
the Targum adds, "from them", from wicked men. This heap of words is used to show the danger of bad company; to dissuade from the least approach to it; and to express the vehement desire of the wise man to preserve his son, and all well inclined persons, from it.

Proverbs 4:15 In-Context

13 Take fast hold of instruction, let [her] not go: keep her, for she is thy life.

14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men]:

15 avoid it, pass not by it; turn from it, and pass away.

16 For they sleep not except they have done mischief, and their sleep is taken away unless they have caused [some] to fall.

17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.