King James Version
Proverbs 22:13 in the King James Version says “The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”
Proverbs 22:13 · KJV
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. for: or, and hath grace in his lips
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. the words: or, the matters
The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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“I shall be slain”
H7523properly, to dash in pieces, i.e., kill (a human being), especially to murder
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.
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