KJV ORIGINAL
For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For those who live righteously will dwell in the land, and those who live blamelessly will remain in it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that people who live good, honest lives will find their place and stay secure in the land God has given them.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Israel's time when possessing and remaining in the Promised Land was directly connected to obedience to God. The Israelites understood that their ability to stay in the land depended on their faithfulness, as God had warned they could be exiled for disobedience.
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