He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
The person who eagerly looks for ways to do good will find favor and blessing, but whoever looks for trouble and ways to harm others will find that trouble comes back to them.
This verse teaches that when we actively seek to do good, we receive favor in return, but when we seek to cause harm, that harm comes back to us.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, written during the united monarchy of Israel around the 10th century BC, as a guide for living wisely in a world full of moral choices. This verse reflects the ancient Israelite emphasis on the practical outcomes of one's actions, where seeking good aligns with the fear of the Lord and brings blessings, while pursuing mischief leads to inevitable harm. In the broader cultural context of the Near East, such proverbs were used to instruct youth on ethical living and the natural consequences of behavior.
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