Proverbs 4:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't turn to the right or to the left: keep your feet away from evil.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is telling us to stay focused on the right path and avoid anything that would lead us into wrongdoing.

📚 Historical Context

This comes from a collection of wise sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient times, staying on the correct path was literally a matter of life and death when traveling through dangerous terrain. The imagery of not turning right or left was commonly used to describe unwavering obedience and moral focus.

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