KJV ORIGINAL
Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't let your eyes sleep, and don't let your eyelids close in slumber.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urging someone to stay awake and act urgently about something important that can't wait.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs 6:4 is part of a passage in the Book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, that warns against the dangers of co-signing loans or becoming a guarantor for others' debts in ancient Israelite society. In that culture, such financial commitments could lead to severe personal hardship, so the wisdom literature emphasized immediate action to avoid entrapment and protect one's livelihood. This reflects the broader biblical emphasis on prudence and diligence as essential for wise living.
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