Some choices look exciting at first but lead straight to ruin. The Hebrew word for "sinks down" is shaqa, meaning to go down, sink, or collapse. This isn’t just about physical danger—it’s about emotional and spiritual fallout that can feel like hitting rock bottom. The verse pushes back against the idea that consequences are rare or that you can always escape them. If you’ve ever wondered why some paths seem to end in disaster, this is a warning: not every road is safe, no matter how appealing it looks. Wisdom helps you see the end from the beginning, so you don’t have to learn the hard way.