KJV ORIGINAL
For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the window of my house, I looked out through the lattice work,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is setting the scene, describing how he observed something from his window.
📚 Historical Context
This verse begins a story where Solomon (or a wise teacher) describes watching from his house window, likely through wooden lattice work that allowed him to see out while remaining somewhat hidden. In ancient Middle Eastern architecture, windows often had decorative lattice work rather than glass, providing privacy while allowing air flow and observation.
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