KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD will not let righteous people starve or go without what they need, but He will destroy what belongs to the wicked.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God promises to provide for those who live righteously, while those who choose wickedness will lose what they have.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Proverbs is part of the Old Testament wisdom literature, attributed to King Solomon, who ruled Israel around 970-930 BC. It was written to impart practical wisdom for living a godly life in a world full of choices between right and wrong. In this verse, the contrast between the righteous and the wicked reflects the ancient Israelite understanding that God rewards faithfulness and punishes wickedness.
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