KJV ORIGINAL
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and the wicked person takes their place in it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that God protects those who live righteously, while those who do evil often end up facing the very troubles they may have caused for others.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Israel's monarchy period, likely by King Solomon or other wise teachers. In ancient Hebrew society, there was a strong belief in divine justice - that God would ultimately protect the innocent and punish wrongdoers. This principle provided comfort to people living under sometimes corrupt rulers and gave moral guidance for daily decisions.
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