Proverbs 26:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The great God who created everything gives both fools and wrongdoers what they deserve.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that God, as the creator of all things, will make sure that both foolish people and those who do wrong receive the consequences they've earned.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during Israel's wisdom literature period, likely during Solomon's reign or shortly after. The Hebrew text of this verse is actually quite difficult to translate, and different Bible versions render it differently due to ambiguous wording. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief that divine justice ultimately governs human affairs, even when it seems delayed.

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