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Proverbs 13:25

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

A good person eats until they are satisfied, but evil people will go hungry.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that those who live righteously will have their needs met, while those who live wickedly will lack what they need.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during a time when having enough food was directly connected to God's blessing and one's moral character in Hebrew culture. In ancient Israel, prosperity and provision were often seen as signs of God's favor, while want and hunger could indicate divine judgment or the consequences of poor choices.

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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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