KJV ORIGINAL
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A righteous person is more valuable than their neighbor, but the path of the wicked leads them astray.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that people who live righteously have greater worth than others, while those who choose evil are deceived by their own bad choices.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Israel's golden age when Solomon was known for his wisdom. The Hebrew culture highly valued righteous living and saw it as the foundation of a stable society. In ancient times, being a good neighbor and living righteously were essential for community survival and prosperity.
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