KJV ORIGINAL
The Lord GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Lord God has made a promise on his own name — and when God swears by himself, you know it's serious. He says, 'I'm absolutely disgusted by Jacob's arrogance and I hate their fancy mansions. So I'm going to let their whole city fall, along with everyone in it.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When your success makes you forget God, even your wins become the reason for your downfall.
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