Proverbs 14:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Evil people will bow down before good people, and wicked people will stand at the doors of those who do what's right.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that eventually, those who do wrong will have to humble themselves before those who do right.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief that justice would ultimately prevail in society. In biblical times, city gates were places where important business was conducted and justice was administered, so standing at someone's gates implied seeking favor or assistance from them.

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