KJV ORIGINAL
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I walked past the field of a lazy person, and by the vineyard of someone who lacked wisdom;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is beginning to describe what he observed when he passed by the property of someone who was lazy and unwise.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces a wisdom teaching that Solomon or another sage learned through direct observation. In ancient Israel, agriculture was the foundation of society, and maintaining fields and vineyards required consistent, diligent work throughout the year. A neglected farm would quickly become apparent to anyone passing by and served as a visible lesson about the consequences of laziness and poor judgment.
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