KJV ORIGINAL
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to advice and accept instruction, so that you can be wise in your later years.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is encouraging us to stay open to learning from others throughout our lives so we can grow wiser as we get older.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from ancient Israel's wisdom tradition, likely written during Solomon's reign or compiled later. In that culture, wisdom was highly valued and often passed down through generations from elders to younger people. The concept of gaining wisdom over time was central to Hebrew thinking about a life well-lived.
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