Proverbs 5:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen to me now, my children, and don't turn away from what I'm telling you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is urgently calling for his students to pay close attention and not ignore his important teachings.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from a section where Solomon is warning young men about the dangers of adultery and sexual immorality. In ancient Israel, wisdom teachers used the term 'children' to address their students, showing both authority and care. The urgent tone reflects the serious consequences that could follow if this particular lesson about moral purity was ignored.

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And Joshua said to the people of Israel, 'Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.'

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