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Don`t turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil.
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Stay on the Straight Path
Commentators explain that this verse uses the powerful image of a straight road to represent the life of wisdom. The instruction is to maintain a direct, unwavering course, avoiding any deviation. Scholars note that this is a consistent theme in the Bible, with similar commands given to leaders like Joshua, showing it's a timeless principle for a life that honors God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The ever-recurring image of the straight road on which no one ever loses his way represents here as elsewhere the onward course through life of the…
19th Century
Anglican
Turn not aside ...—Compare the direction of Joshua 1:7, and the praise accorded to David (1 Kings 15:5).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left Either into the road of immorality and profaneness, or into that of error, sup…
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The way of evil men may seem pleasant, and the nearest way to accomplish some purpose; but it is an evil way, and will end badly. If you love your …
