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Proverbs 23:10 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: {landmark: or, bound}”

Proverbs 23:10

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

8

The morsel {which} thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

9

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

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Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: {landmark: or, bound}

11

For their redeemer {is} mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

12

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

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