For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
There is definitely a future ahead for you, and your hope will not be destroyed.
The writer is assuring us that no matter how difficult things seem now, there is a future full of hope that cannot be taken away from us.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in a section of Proverbs containing wisdom sayings about righteous living and trusting in God's timing. The ancient Hebrew understanding of 'end' often referred not just to conclusion, but to God's ultimate purpose and reward for faithful living. These proverbs were likely compiled during Solomon's reign when Israel was experiencing prosperity, yet the wisdom acknowledges that people still faced uncertainty and needed encouragement about their future.
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