KJV ORIGINAL
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The heart of a wicked person craves evil things, and they show no kindness or mercy to their neighbor.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that truly wicked people not only want to do wrong, but they also have no compassion or goodwill toward others around them.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection of wise sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient Hebrew culture, being a good neighbor was fundamental to community survival and was considered a reflection of one's relationship with God. The contrast between the wicked and righteous was a common theme in Hebrew wisdom literature.
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