KJV ORIGINAL
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The plans of good people are fair and honest, but the advice of evil people is meant to deceive.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that righteous people think and plan with integrity, while wicked people scheme to mislead others.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Proverbs is part of the Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament, attributed to King Solomon, who ruled Israel around 970-931 BC. It was written to provide practical wisdom for living a godly life in a world full of moral choices. In this verse, the contrast between the righteous and the wicked highlights the importance of integrity in one's thoughts and counsels, which was a central value in ancient Israelite society.
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