Psalms 37:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The mouth of those who do right speaks wisdom, and their words are about what is fair and just.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that good people naturally speak wise words and talk about justice and fairness.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written by King David, who understood both the temptations of power and the importance of righteous leadership. In ancient Israel, wisdom and justice were considered the highest virtues, especially for leaders and judges. The Hebrew culture deeply valued wise speech as a reflection of one's character and relationship with God.

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