Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Turn around when I correct you: look, I will pour out my spirit on you, and I will make my words known to you.
God is saying that when He corrects us and we respond by turning toward Him, He will generously share His spirit and wisdom with us.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, this verse is part of an opening section where Wisdom is personified as a figure calling out to the naive and foolish in ancient Israel. It urges them to respond to correction and promises the gift of divine insight, reflecting the cultural emphasis on seeking God's wisdom for practical and moral guidance. This wisdom literature was intended to instruct young people in righteous living during the time of the Israelite monarchy.
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