KJV ORIGINAL
With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
With those who are pure, you show yourself pure; and with those who are stubborn and difficult, you show yourself harsh.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God responds to people according to how they approach Him - He shows kindness to the pure-hearted and firmness to those who are rebellious.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's song of praise after God delivered him from his enemies, including King Saul. David is reflecting on God's character and how God deals with different types of people based on their hearts and attitudes. In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of God reflecting back people's own attitudes was a common way to understand divine justice.
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