KJV ORIGINAL
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Just as a dog goes back to eat what it threw up, a fool keeps returning to the same stupid mistakes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that foolish people have a habit of repeating the same bad choices over and over again, even when those choices have already caused them problems.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from ancient wisdom literature, likely written during Solomon's reign around 950 BC. The imagery of a dog returning to its vomit was a common metaphor in ancient Middle Eastern culture to describe disgusting, self-destructive behavior. In that time, dogs were not beloved pets but often scavengers, making this comparison particularly vivid and revolting to the original audience.
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