Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
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Verse 27 is found in chapter 4 of Proverbs. The instruction concludes by focusing on inner vigilance: the heart, mouth, eyes, and feet must remain oriented toward the right path. In Proverbs, the heart represents the center of the person and of decision-making. Therefore, guarding the heart does not mean isolating emotions, but protecting the source of conduct. The final call not to turn aside summarizes the ethics of the entire chapter.
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Compare Proverbs 4:27 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.
Wanke weder zur Rechten noch zur Linken; wende deinen Fuß vom Bösen.
No te apartes a diestra, ni a siniestra: Aparta tu pie del mal.
No te desvíes a la derecha ni a la izquierda; aparta tu pie del mal.
N'incline ni à droite ni à gauche, Et détourne ton pied du mal.
Non dichinar nè a destra, nè a sinistra; Rimuovi il tuo piè dal male
Não declines nem para a direita nem para a esquerda; retira o teu pé do mal.
不可偏左偏右, 你的腳要離開邪惡。
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