Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
That thou mayest be delivered from the evil way, and from the man that speaketh froward things;
New American Standard Bible
From the man who speaks
King James Version
To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
Holman Bible
from the one who says perverse things,
International Standard Version
delivering you from the way of evil, from men who speak perverse things,
A Conservative Version
to deliver thee from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things,
American Standard Version
To deliver thee from the way of evil, From the men that speak perverse things;
Amplified
To keep you from the way of evil and the evil man,
From the man who speaks perverse things;
Bible in Basic English
Giving you salvation from the evil man, from those whose words are false;
Darby Translation
To deliver thee from the way of evil, from the man that speaketh froward things;
Julia Smith Translation
To deliver thee from the evil way, from the man speaking deceit;
King James 2000
To deliver you from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaks perverse things;
Lexham Expanded Bible
[in order] to deliver you from the way of evil, from a man who speaks devious things--
Modern King James verseion
to deliver you from the way of the evil man, from the man who speaks wicked things;
NET Bible
to deliver you from the way of the wicked, from those speaking perversity,
New Heart English Bible
to deliver you from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things;
The Emphasized Bible
To rescue thee from the way of the wrongful, from the man that speaketh perverse things;
Webster
To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
World English Bible
to deliver you from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things;
Youngs Literal Translation
To deliver thee from an evil way, From any speaking froward things,
Themes
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Means of preservation from
Crookedness » Whose ways are crooked
Delight » Who delights in frowardness
Frowardness » Who speaks frowardness
Speech/communication » Who speaks frowardness
Straying » Who strays from the right path
Understanding » What understanding does
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 2:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Benefits Of Wisdom
11 then shall counsel preserve thee, and understanding shall keep thee. 12 That thou mayest be delivered from the evil way, and from the man that speaketh froward things; 13 From such as leave the high street, and walk in the ways of darkness;
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 17:4-5
Because of men's works that are done against the words of thy lips, I have kept me from the ways of the destroyer.
Psalm 26:4-5
I have not dwelt with vain persons; neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful.
Psalm 101:4
A froward heart shall depart from me; I will not know a wicked person.
Psalm 141:4
O let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing, to be minded as the ungodly or wicked men; lest I eat of such things as please them.
Proverbs 1:10-19
My son, consent not unto sinners,
Proverbs 3:32
for the LORD abhorreth the froward, but his secret is among the righteous.
Proverbs 4:14-17
Come not in the path of the ungodly, and walk not in the way of the wicked.
Proverbs 8:13
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
Proverbs 9:6
Forsake ignorance, and ye shall live: and see that ye go in the way of understanding."
Proverbs 13:20
He that goeth in the company of wise men, shall be wise; but whoso is a companion of fools shall be hurt.
Proverbs 16:28-30
A froward body causeth strife; and he that is a babble of his tongue, maketh division among princes.
Isaiah 59:3-5
For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with unrighteousness; Your lips speak lies, and your tongue setteth out wickedness.
Acts 20:30
Moreover, of your own selves shall men arise speaking perverse things, to draw disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Be not deceived: malicious speakings corrupt good manners.
2 Corinthians 6:17
Wherefore, "Come out from among them, and separate yourselves," saith the Lord, "and touch none unclean thing: so will I receive you,