Proverbs 4:19

The way of the wicked is like darkness— 1 they do not know what it is they stumble over. 1

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

18But the path of righteous people is like the first light that grows brighter; 1 it shines more and more until the fullness of the day comes. 1

20My son, pay attention to my words; 1 incline your ear to my sayings. 1

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:9He will guard the feet of his faithful people, 1 but the wicked will be put to silence in darkness, 1 for no one will prevail by strength. 1

Job 12:25They grope in the dark without light; 1 he makes them stagger like a drunk man.

Job 18:18He will be driven from light into darkness 1 and be chased out of this world. 1

Proverbs 2:13who abandon the right paths 1 and walk in the ways of darkness. 1

Isaiah 59:9Therefore justice is far from us, nor does righteousness reach us. 1 We wait for light, but see darkness; we look for brightness, but we walk in darkness. 1

Jeremiah 13:16Give honor to Yahweh your God before he brings darkness, 1 and before he causes your feet to stumble on the mountains at twilight. 1 For you are hoping for light, but he will turn the place into a deep darkness, into a dark cloud. 1

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:15-20

Cautions against Bad Company. 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at… Read the whole commentary →

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