KJV ORIGINAL
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The plans of good people are fair and honest, but the advice of evil people is meant to deceive.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that righteous people think and plan with integrity, while wicked people scheme to mislead others.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written during Israel's golden age when moral instruction was crucial for maintaining a just society. In ancient Israel, community leaders and elders were expected to give counsel, so distinguishing between trustworthy and deceptive advisors was essential for personal and communal well-being.
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