Proverbs 15:25 Meaning and Explanation
“The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Proverbs 15:25
God opposes the proud but defends the widow and vulnerable.
What Does Proverbs 15:25 Mean?
The proud—those who exalt themselves and resist God—face destruction. Their house (their household, their legacy) will be torn down. By sharp contrast, the widow—vulnerable, without a male protector in an ancient patriarchal society—has her borders (her property, her security, her boundaries) established and protected by God himself.
This is God's inversion of worldly power structures. Those who trust in their own elevation are brought down; those cast down by circumstance are lifted up. God's justice favors the humble and the defenseless.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 15:25
What does Proverbs 15:25 mean?
God brings down the proud and protects the vulnerable widow.
What is the context of Proverbs 15:25?
God opposes the proud but defends the widow and vulnerable.