16 Destruction and misery are in their ways;
Destruction [ruin] and misery are in their ways;
This sentence is the twelfth indictment of man.
Sinful mankind destroys itself spiritually by violence; thus, misery follows its way. The word “destruction” (literally, to rub together) refers to the ruin that results from their harmful, agitating activity. One idea of this word is to break into pieces, to shatter. These people shatter others’ lives.
The second word, “misery,” is the wretchedness that comes from “ruin.” Misery is the result of the harm people perpetrate on others. They leave a path of pain for themselves and others.
Their “ways” are the manner of life that results from their philosophy of life.
PRINCIPLE:
Sinful mankind leaves wreckage in its wake.
APPLICATION:
There is a heart in people to destroy others. They abuse others for their own pleasure. Thus, mankind runs over others for its own ends, with no concern for others or how it may harm them.
