If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:
If they say, 'Come with us, let's set up an ambush to shed blood, let's hide and attack innocent people for no reason,'
The writer is describing how evil people try to recruit others into violence against innocent victims.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs was written in ancient Israel during the time of King Solomon, as part of the Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament, to instruct young people on living wisely and avoiding moral pitfalls. In this verse, the speaker warns the son about the dangers of associating with sinners who plot to ambush and harm innocent people without justification, reflecting the cultural emphasis on choosing righteous companions over evil influences. This fits into the broader biblical theme of contrasting the path of wisdom with the destructive ways of folly.
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