KJV ORIGINAL
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to instruction and become wise, and don't refuse it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urging us to actively listen to wise teaching and not reject the guidance that can make us wiser.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Proverbs 8, where Wisdom is personified as calling out to people in the streets and public places. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature was highly valued as practical guidance for living well. The Hebrew culture emphasized learning from elders, teachers, and those with experience as essential for a successful and righteous life.
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