KJV ORIGINAL
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Whoever repays good deeds with evil actions will find that trouble never leaves their household.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse warns that people who respond to kindness with cruelty will bring lasting trouble upon themselves and their families.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written during Israel's golden age around 950 BC. In ancient Hebrew culture, the household included extended family and servants, so the consequences of one person's moral choices affected many people. The principle reflects the biblical understanding that moral choices have natural consequences that ripple through generations.
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