KJV ORIGINAL
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Get rid of dishonest speech, and keep twisted, deceptive words far away from you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is instructing us to completely avoid speaking in ways that are dishonest, twisted, or meant to deceive others.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from King Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written around 950 BC for young people learning how to live wisely. In ancient Hebrew culture, one's words were considered a direct reflection of their character and heart. The Hebrew words 'froward' and 'perverse' describe speech that is twisted, crooked, or deliberately misleading.
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