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Proverbs 4:15

Proverbs 4:15
Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 4:4-20

The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2Sa 23:2 etc.; 1Ch 28:9; 1Ch 29:17; Psa 15:1-5; Psa 24:1-10; Ps. 37. Pro 4:7 Or, “The beginning of wisdom is - get…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 4:14-19

Some make David's instructions to Solomon, which began Pro 4:4, to continue to the end of the chapter; nay, some continue them to the end of the ninth chapter; but it is more probable that Solomon…