KJV ORIGINAL
And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.
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✦ 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
This verse is part of Solomon's warning to his son about avoiding the company of violent criminals and robbers. In ancient Israel, bandits would ambush travelers on roads, but Solomon points out the irony that their evil schemes ultimately lead to their own downfall. The imagery reflects the dangerous roads and lawless groups that existed in the ancient Near East.
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