KJV ORIGINAL
In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Living a righteous life leads to true life, and on that path there is no death.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that choosing to live righteously brings real life and freedom from spiritual death.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written during Israel's golden age around 1000 BC. In ancient Hebrew thought, 'life' meant more than just physical existence—it included prosperity, peace, and God's blessing. The contrast between life and death was often used to describe the difference between following God's ways versus rejecting them.
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