Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
Then I saw it and thought carefully about it; I looked at what happened and learned a lesson from it.
The writer is emphasizing how important it is to pay attention to what we see around us and learn from those experiences.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Proverbs is part of the Old Testament's Wisdom Literature, attributed primarily to King Solomon during the united monarchy of Israel around the 10th century BC, a time when ancient Near Eastern cultures valued practical wisdom for daily living. In this verse, the speaker reflects on observing a neglected field, as described in the surrounding verses, to illustrate the importance of learning from real-life examples of laziness and its consequences. This fits into the broader biblical emphasis on gaining wisdom through observation and reflection to guide moral and ethical decisions.
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