KJV ORIGINAL
And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And they set traps for their own blood; they secretly wait to destroy their own lives.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that those who plot evil against others are actually setting themselves up for destruction.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel during the time of King Solomon, around the 10th century BC, the Book of Proverbs was written as a collection of wisdom sayings to guide young people in moral and practical living. This verse is part of an early chapter where a father warns his son against joining wicked individuals who plot violence and robbery. It highlights the ironic self-destruction that comes from such sinful schemes, emphasizing that evildoers ultimately harm themselves.
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