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Proverbs 3:7

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't think you're wise all by yourself; respect the LORD, and turn away from evil.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is warning us not to rely only on our own understanding, but to honor God and avoid doing wrong.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during a time when Israel was surrounded by nations with different philosophies and ways of thinking. King Solomon, traditionally credited as the author, understood that human wisdom without God's guidance often leads to poor decisions and moral compromise.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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