King James Version
Proverbs 1:14 in the King James Version says “Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:”
Proverbs 1:14 · KJV
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:
Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:
For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“in thy lot”
H1486properly, a pebble, i.e., a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
“Cast”
H5307to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
This verse is found in the book of Proverbs. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Proverbs 1:14 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.