In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
When an evil person sins, they get trapped by their own wrongdoing, but those who do right can sing and be joyful.
This verse is saying that wicked people become trapped by their own bad choices, while good people can live with joy and freedom.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection of wise sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. During this time, Israel was learning to live according to God's laws, and these proverbs taught practical wisdom about how moral choices lead to different consequences. The Hebrew culture strongly emphasized that actions have natural consequences - evil deeds create problems for the wrongdoer, while righteous living brings peace.
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