Papa B
Proverbs 1:10-17
Pro 1:8-16 ESV My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.
(11) If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without reason; (12) like Sheol let us swallow them alive, and whole, like those who go down to the pit; (13) we shall find all precious goods, we shall fill our houses with plunder; (14) throw in your lot among us; we will all have one purse”– (15) my son, do not walk in the way with them; hold back your foot from their paths, (16) for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.
Solomon is telling his children not to associate with those who look to hurt others or try to exploit them. Solomon tells his children not to hesitate in getting way from this type of person. This strong warning is explained in verse 17 where Solomon tells us that this is as useless as trying to catch a bird that can see you coming. Living a life of cutting corners at other expense will end up destroying you in the end.
Practical application: There are people out there that look for trouble and they want you to join them. Avoid them.