For some people, doing harm isn’t just an accident—it’s become their routine, to the point where they can’t even sleep unless they’ve caused trouble. The Hebrew word for “stumble” here is kasal, meaning to trip or cause to fall. It’s not just about physical harm, but about making others fail or struggle. This verse points out a disturbing reality: wrongdoing can become such a habit that it feels necessary for some people’s sense of normal.

This pushes back against the idea that everyone’s basically good or that bad actions are always just mistakes. Sometimes, patterns get so deep that someone feels restless if they’re not stirring up problems. That’s a hard truth to face, but it explains why some environments or relationships always seem to pull you down.

If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to thrive on drama or negativity, this verse says it’s not about you—it’s about what they’ve chosen to make part of their lives. You don’t have to fix them, but you can choose not to get caught in their cycle.