KJV ORIGINAL
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't pick fights with someone for no reason, especially if they haven't hurt you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is teaching us to avoid unnecessary conflict and not to start arguments with people who have done nothing wrong to us.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wise sayings, written around 950 BC during Israel's golden age. In ancient Israel, as in many societies, unnecessary conflicts could quickly escalate into serious feuds that might involve entire families or communities. Solomon was emphasizing the importance of peaceful relationships and self-control in daily interactions.
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