Proverbs 4:19

19 But the way of those who do what is wrong is like deep darkness. They don't know what makes them trip and fall.

Proverbs 4:19 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 4:19

The way of the wicked [is] as darkness
They are in the darkness of sin, ignorance, error, and unbelief; their works are works of darkness; the way in which they are leads to eternal darkness, ruin, and misery, and so must be most uncomfortable and dangerous; they know not at what they stumble;
they stumble at the word, which they are ignorant of, and at Christ, whom they have no knowledge of; and through the temptations of Satan and snares of the world, which they are not aware of, nor upon their guard against.

Proverbs 4:19 In-Context

17 They do evil just as easily as they eat food. They hurt others as easily as they drink wine.
18 The path of those who do what is right is like the first gleam of dawn. It shines brighter and brighter until the full light of day.
19 But the way of those who do what is wrong is like deep darkness. They don't know what makes them trip and fall.
20 My son, pay attention to what I say. Listen closely to my words.
21 Don't let them out of your sight. Keep them in your heart.
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