For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 1 of Proverbs. The first concrete instruction warns against the seduction of sinners who offer gains obtained through violence and complicity. The father’s voice urges the listener not to participate in a community built around exploiting others. The image of sharing one purse and pursuing the same profit shows how greed can become a social bond, while the path of the violent ultimately destroys them.
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Compare Proverbs 1:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Denn ihr Füße laufen zum Bösen und eilen, Blut zu vergießen.
Porque sus pies correrán al mal, E irán presurosos a derramar sangre.
Car leurs pieds courent au mal, Et ils ont hâte de répandre le sang.
Perciocchè i lor piedi corrono al male, E si affrettano a spandere il sangue.
Porque os seus pés correm para o mal, e se apressam a derramar sangue.
因為他們的腳奔跑行惡, 他們急速殺人流血。
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