KJV ORIGINAL
A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A troublemaker, a wicked person, goes around speaking twisted and dishonest words.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning us that corrupt people can be identified by their dishonest and harmful speech.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection of wise sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature like Proverbs was used to teach young people how to live righteously and avoid the pitfalls of foolish behavior. The emphasis on speech reflects how crucial honest communication was in a society built on personal relationships and community trust.
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