Proverbs 24:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't say, 'I'll do the same thing to him that he did to me: I'll pay him back for what he's done.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is warning against taking personal revenge and trying to get even with people who have wronged you.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb comes from ancient Israel's wisdom literature, where sages taught practical principles for righteous living. In a culture where honor and shame were paramount, the natural human impulse was to retaliate when wronged. However, Hebrew wisdom literature consistently taught that vengeance belongs to God, not individuals.

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