§ 02 · King James Bible
Jeremiah 23:12
Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery ways in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I will bring evil upon them, even the year of their visitation, saith the LORD.
Simple English
Because their path will be like slippery steps in the dark, causing them to slide and fall. I will bring harm to them when their punishment arrives, says the Lord.
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