Proverbs 5:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I was nearly completely ruined in front of the whole community and congregation.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how someone almost brought complete disgrace upon themselves in public, in front of their entire community.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from a father's warning to his son about the dangers of adultery and sexual immorality. In ancient Israel, sexual misconduct was not just a private matter but brought public shame and could result in severe community consequences, including potential death by stoning. The 'congregation and assembly' refers to the gathered community of God's people who would witness and judge such behavior.

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