Proverbs 4:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The path that wicked people follow is like walking in complete darkness: they can't see what causes them to trip and fall.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that people who choose to do wrong are like someone stumbling around in the dark—they can't see the dangers and obstacles that will hurt them.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during ancient Israel's time when most travel happened on foot along narrow, rocky paths. Walking at night without light was extremely dangerous due to cliffs, holes, and wild animals. King Solomon used this vivid imagery that everyone could understand to teach about the spiritual dangers of making wrong choices.

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