Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
You are trapped by the words you have spoken; you are caught by what came out of your own mouth.
This verse is warning that our own words can become traps that bind us and get us into trouble.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs is part of the Old Testament's Wisdom Literature, traditionally attributed to King Solomon and written around the 10th century BC to provide practical guidance for daily life in ancient Israel. This verse specifically addresses the dangers of making hasty promises or guarantees, such as in business dealings or loans, where spoken words were legally binding and could trap a person in unintended obligations. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, words were viewed as powerful and irrevocable, emphasizing the need for careful speech to avoid folly.
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