KJV ORIGINAL
And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you say in your heart, 'My own power and the strength of my hand have gotten me all this wealth.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is warning against the prideful attitude of thinking our own abilities and hard work alone are responsible for our success and prosperity.
📚 Historical Context
Moses was speaking to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, a land flowing with milk and honey where they would experience unprecedented prosperity. He was warning them not to forget God once they became wealthy and comfortable, as this forgetfulness had been a pattern throughout their history in the wilderness.
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