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

Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature attributed to King Solomon, written around 900 BC in ancient Israel to guide people in moral and ethical living. In this context, the verse uses the metaphor of darkness to illustrate the confusion and danger faced by those who choose wickedness, emphasizing that without God's wisdom, they stumble blindly through life. This contrasts sharply with the path of the righteous, who are guided by light and truth.

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