Proverbs 4:19

19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.

Proverbs 4:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
ESV
19 The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.
NLT
19 But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over.
MSG
19 But the road of wrongdoing gets darker and darker - travelers can't see a thing; they fall flat on their faces. Learn It by Heart
CSB
19 But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they don't know what makes them stumble.

Proverbs 4:19 In-Context

17 They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
20 My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words.
21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;

Cross References 2

  • 1. Job 18:5; S Proverbs 2:13; Isaiah 59:9-10; John 12:35
  • 2. S Deuteronomy 32:35; S Job 3:23; Proverbs 13:9; S Isaiah 8:15
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