What does Proverbs 4:19 mean?

Proverbs 4:19 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 4:19 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

17For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.

18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

19The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

21Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

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