KJV ORIGINAL
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don't rely on your own understanding.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is telling us to put our complete trust in God rather than depending only on what we think we know or understand.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from King Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written around 950 BC during Israel's golden age. Solomon, known for his great wisdom, was teaching his people how to live well by acknowledging that human understanding is limited compared to God's perfect knowledge. In ancient Israel, this wisdom was passed down from parents to children as practical guidance for daily life.
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