KJV ORIGINAL
Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who abandon the right way to live, choosing instead to walk down dark and evil paths;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes people who turn away from doing what's right and instead choose to live in ways that are morally wrong and destructive.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's wisdom teachings to his son, warning about the dangers of abandoning moral principles. In ancient Israel, 'walking' was a common metaphor for one's way of life, and 'darkness' represented evil, ignorance, and separation from God's truth. Solomon was contrasting the clear, well-lit path of righteousness with the dangerous, shadowy roads of wickedness.
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