Proverbs 2:13
13 who leave ▼▼ The articular plural active participle functions as attributive adjective for אִישׁ (’
ish, “man”) in v.
12b, indicating that אִישׁ (“man”) is collective.
the upright ▼▼ Heb “paths of uprightness.” The noun יָשָׁר (
yashar, “uprightness; straightness”) is an attributive genitive. The moral life is described in Proverbs as the smooth, straight way (
2:13;
4:11). The wicked abandon the clear straight path for an evil, crooked, uncertain path.
paths
to walk on the dark ▼▼ Heb “ways of darkness.” Darkness is often metaphorical for sinfulness, ignorance, or oppression. Their way of life lacks spiritual illumination.
ways,