KJV ORIGINAL
Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Join us and share in what we take; we'll all split the money together.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how criminals try to recruit others by promising they'll share their stolen wealth equally.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Proverbs, attributed mainly to King Solomon, this verse appears in a section where a father warns his son against joining a group of sinners who plot robbery and violence. The cultural context of ancient Israel emphasized wisdom literature to guide moral decisions, highlighting the dangers of greed and bad associations in everyday life. This reflects a broader biblical theme of choosing righteous paths over tempting but destructive influences.
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