KJV ORIGINAL
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you give up when troubles come, it shows that your strength is weak.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that how we handle difficult times reveals the true measure of our inner strength and character.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from a collection of wise sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient Israel, strength and perseverance were highly valued qualities, especially given the harsh realities of life in that era including famines, wars, and political upheaval. The Hebrew concept of strength here refers not just to physical power, but to moral fortitude and spiritual resilience.
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