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Proverbs 3:26

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

For the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being trapped.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse promises that God will be your source of confidence and will protect you from falling into traps or dangerous situations.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Proverbs 3, which is part of Solomon's wisdom teachings to his son about living wisely and trusting God. In ancient times, being 'taken' or trapped often referred to falling into snares set by enemies or wild animals, as well as falling into moral or spiritual dangers. The imagery of God keeping one's foot from being trapped would have been particularly meaningful in a culture where travel was dangerous and literal snares were common hunting tools.

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