KJV ORIGINAL
A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A stubborn, twisted heart will stay away from me: I will have nothing to do with evil people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that he will distance himself from people with corrupt hearts and refuse to associate with those who do evil.
📚 Historical Context
This is from a psalm likely written by King David as a royal pledge or covenant outlining how he would govern. It was common for ancient rulers to make public declarations about their moral standards and the kind of people they would surround themselves with in leadership.
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