KJV ORIGINAL
Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour’s service without wages, and giveth him not for his work;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Trouble is coming to anyone who builds their house through dishonest means and adds rooms through wrongdoing; who makes their neighbor work without pay and refuses to give them what they've earned.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning against those who gain wealth and build their lives by cheating others and not paying workers fairly.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was directed at King Jehoiakim of Judah, who was known for exploiting workers and using forced labor to build his lavish palace while his people suffered. Jeremiah spoke this during a time when the kingdom was under threat from Babylon, yet the king continued his selfish building projects instead of caring for justice and his people's needs.
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