KJV ORIGINAL
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A good person receives God's approval and blessing, but God will judge and reject someone who makes evil plans.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God blesses those who do right and opposes those who scheme to do wrong.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature like Proverbs taught practical truths about how to live well in relationship with God and others. The concept of divine favor was central to Hebrew understanding - they believed God actively blessed righteousness and opposed wickedness in both individual lives and society.
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