KJV ORIGINAL
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
It brings joy to those who do what's right to see justice done, but those who do evil will face destruction.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that good people find happiness when justice is served, while evil people will ultimately be destroyed by their wrongdoing.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection of Solomon's wisdom sayings, written around 950-700 BC during Israel's golden age. In ancient Israel, justice was central to God's character and was expected to be reflected in how people treated one another. The contrast between the righteous and the wicked was a common theme in Hebrew wisdom literature.
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