KJV ORIGINAL
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Stolen water tastes sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing how forbidden or secret things can seem more appealing and enjoyable than what we're allowed to have.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, this verse is part of a section where Wisdom and Folly are personified as women inviting people to their houses. Specifically, Folly tempts with forbidden pleasures, suggesting that stolen things are more enjoyable, which reflects the ancient Israelite understanding of the dangers of immorality. This wisdom literature was meant to guide young men in making righteous choices amidst societal temptations.
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