KJV ORIGINAL
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The work of those who do right leads to life, but what the wicked produce leads to sin.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that righteous people's efforts result in life and blessing, while wicked people's actions only create more sin and destruction.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-900 BC during Israel's golden age. In ancient Hebrew culture, there was a strong belief that moral choices had direct consequences - righteousness led to prosperity and life, while wickedness led to ruin and death. These wisdom sayings were used to teach young people how to live successfully in society.
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