Proverbs 2:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who forsake the straight path deliberately choose darkness and moral confusion.
The Context of Proverbs 2:13
The character of those from whom wisdom delivers.
What Does Proverbs 2:13 Mean?
This verse describes evil people in their own terms: they are those who have left the paths of uprightness. The choice is active—they leave and walk away. Darkness represents moral confusion, concealment of truth, and wandering from clear direction.
The contrast between the righteous paths (verse 8) and the ways of darkness clarifies what wisdom protects you from: not accidental stumbling but deliberate departure from the path.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 2:13
What does Proverbs 2:13 mean?
Those who forsake the straight path deliberately choose darkness and moral confusion.
What is the context of Proverbs 2:13?
The character of those from whom wisdom delivers.