Proverbs 1:11 Meaning and Explanation
“If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:”
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Read Full Chapter →Sinners invite you to join them in harming the innocent.
The Context of Proverbs 1:11
The verse reveals the specific evil the sinners propose.
What Does Proverbs 1:11 Mean?
The sinners in this passage do not offer vice in abstract terms. They propose concrete violence: to lie in wait and shed blood, to prey upon the innocent. This is predatory behavior motivated by greed and malice. Their invitation is direct and personal: come with us.
The sin described here is not a private moral failure but crime and violence. By laying wait privily, they plan their harm in darkness, hoping to avoid detection. The innocent they target are those who have done nothing to provoke attack.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 1:11
What does Proverbs 1:11 mean?
Sinners invite you to join them in harming the innocent.
What is the context of Proverbs 1:11?
The verse reveals the specific evil the sinners propose.