KJV ORIGINAL
Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Join us and share in what we take; we'll all split the money together.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how criminals try to recruit others by promising they'll share their stolen wealth equally.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a warning where a father advises his son to avoid being tempted by criminals or gangs. In ancient times, bandits and thieves would often work in groups, pooling their stolen goods and dividing the profits among themselves to attract new members.
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