unfoldingWord_en_tn/pro/02/12.md

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They will rescue you from the way of evil

"They" refers to discretion and understanding, which are spoken of as if they were persons who could rescue someone else. Alternate translation: "You will know to stay away from what is evil" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

from the way of evil

Evil behaviors are spoken of as if evil were a way or path on which a person walks. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)