KJV ORIGINAL
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
To receive teaching about wisdom, what's right and fair, good judgment, and treating everyone equally;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that the purpose of Proverbs is to help people learn wisdom and how to live with fairness and good judgment toward others.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the introduction to the book of Proverbs, written primarily by King Solomon around 950 BC. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature was highly valued for teaching young people how to live successfully and righteously. The concepts of justice, judgment, and equity were foundational to Hebrew society and their understanding of how God wanted people to treat one another.
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