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Proverbs 11:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, even the righteous will face consequences for their actions on earth, how much more will the wicked and sinful face consequences for theirs.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that if even good people face earthly consequences for their actions, then those who do wrong will certainly face even greater consequences.

📚 Historical Context

Proverbs 11:31 is found in the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament's Wisdom Literature, traditionally attributed to King Solomon around 900 BC in ancient Israel. This verse reflects the cultural emphasis on divine justice and moral accountability in a society where wisdom sayings were used to guide daily life and governance. It highlights the biblical principle that actions have earthly consequences, serving as a reminder that no one escapes God's judgment.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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