“Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.”
Active rejection: 'Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.' 'Avoid' (par'ehu) means to turn aside from. 'Turn from it' (sur mimenna) means to revolve away. The repetition of imperatives for turning away emphasizes the decisiveness required. This is not a half-measure but a complete reversal of direction. The phrase 'go on your way' suggests that turning away from the wicked path means continuing on the path of wisdom. There is a default direction; the young person must actively redirect himself onto it.
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