KJV ORIGINAL
Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Why do you dress up your behavior to try to win love? You've even taught evil people your corrupt ways.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is confronting Israel for compromising their values and adopting corrupt practices just to gain acceptance and affection from others.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's rebuke to the kingdom of Judah through the prophet Jeremiah, likely during the reign of King Josiah or his successors (around 627-586 BC). Israel had been forming alliances with pagan nations and adopting their religious practices and moral standards in hopes of gaining political favor and protection, rather than trusting in God.
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