KJV ORIGINAL
Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His heart is full of deception, he's always planning trouble; he stirs up conflict wherever he goes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone whose heart is corrupt and who constantly creates problems and division among people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's wisdom literature, written around 950 BC to teach young men how to recognize and avoid destructive people. In ancient Israel's close-knit community structure, someone who deliberately caused division posed a serious threat to social harmony and peace.
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