Proverbs 1:15 (BSB)

my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.

From Proverbs 1. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 1:15

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 1:10-19: Here Solomon gives another general rule to young people, in order to their finding out, and keeping in, the paths of wisdom, and that is to take heed of the snare of bad company. David's psalms begin with this caution, and so do Solomon's proverbs; for nothing is more destructive, both to a lively devotion and to a regular conversation (Pro 1:10): "My son, whom...
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments 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 pleasant and profitable walking in it; the experiment will be dangerous; refrain thy foot from their path; their manner and course of life; do...
  • Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 1:15: The society of the wicked (way or path) is dangerous. Avoid the beginnings of sin (Pro 4:14; Psa 1:1; Psa 119:101).
  • Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 1:15: My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: (n) That is, have nothing at all to do with them.