So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
This is what happens to everyone who is greedy for money and wealth, it destroys the lives of those who pursue it.
The writer is warning that greed for money ultimately destroys the greedy person's own life.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King Solomon, around 900 BC, the Book of Proverbs was compiled as a collection of wise sayings to guide young people in living godly lives within ancient Israelite society. This verse serves as a warning in the broader context of Proverbs 1, which contrasts the path of wisdom with the destructive ways of sinners who pursue ill-gotten gains. It reflects the cultural emphasis on righteousness and the belief that greed leads to personal ruin, drawing from everyday observations of human behavior in that era.
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