KJV ORIGINAL
The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Lord's way gives strength to those who live right, but it brings destruction to those who do evil.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God's path strengthens good people but destroys those who choose to do wrong.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from a collection of wisdom sayings attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. During this time, Israel understood that following God's laws and living righteously brought blessing and protection, while turning away from God led to consequences and judgment. These proverbs were meant to teach young people how to live wisely in a world where moral choices had real consequences.
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