Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Las palabras suaves y halagadoras que salen de un corazón malvado son como una vasija de barro barato cubierta con metal brillante pero sin valor.
Las palabras dulces con malas intenciones son como algo que parece valioso por fuera pero es falso por dentro.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the time of King Solomon, who is traditionally credited with writing Proverbs, people in ancient Israel used everyday objects like pottery to illustrate moral lessons through wise sayings. A potsherd, or broken piece of pottery, covered with silver dross symbolizes something that looks valuable on the surface but is actually worthless underneath, warning against the dangers of insincere speech in a culture that valued wisdom and integrity. This proverb is part of the broader Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament, which draws from observations of human behavior to teach practical ethics.
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