KJV ORIGINAL
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The words that come out of his mouth are evil and dishonest. He has stopped being wise and doing what's right.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone who speaks lies and wickedness, and has abandoned wisdom and goodness in their life.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and describes the contrast between the wicked and the righteous. In ancient Hebrew culture, words were considered powerful and revealing of one's true character. The psalm was likely written during a time when David was observing or dealing with people who had turned away from God's ways.
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