KJV ORIGINAL
Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't let your eyes sleep, and don't let your eyelids close in slumber.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urging someone to stay awake and act urgently about something important that can't wait.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a passage where Solomon is warning against making pledges or guaranteeing someone else's debt. In ancient times, becoming surety for another person's financial obligations could lead to serious consequences, including slavery or loss of property. The urgency expressed here reflects how quickly one could fall into financial ruin in the ancient economy.
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