He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
A person with a stubborn, dishonest heart will never find anything good, and someone who speaks with a twisted, deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.
This verse warns that having a corrupt heart and speaking dishonestly will lead to finding no good things and falling into trouble.
📚 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 'heart' represented the center of one's thoughts, emotions, and moral character, while the 'tongue' symbolized one's speech and communication with others. These practical wisdom teachings were meant to guide people in righteous living and warn against the consequences of moral corruption.
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