Proverbs 1:32
“For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.”
— Proverbs 1:32
About this verse
Proverbs 1:32 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is public square. These words are attributed to Wisdom. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the poem genre of biblical literature. Key themes include destruction, foolishness. Notable phrases: backsliding will kill; careless ease will destroy. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Speaker
Wisdom
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
grieving
Type
poem
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