KJV ORIGINAL
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everyone who is proud in their heart is disgusting to the LORD. Even if they join together with others, they will not escape punishment.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God deeply hates pride in people's hearts, and proud people will face consequences no matter how much support they have from others.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Israel's golden age when Solomon was king, around 970-930 BC. In ancient Hebrew culture, pride was seen as the root of rebellion against God's authority. The phrase 'hand join in hand' likely refers to making alliances or conspiracies, which was common in political scheming of that era.
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