Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Yupela ol lain bilong bagarapim ol arapela kantri, yupela bai i bagarap. I tru, yupela i no bagarap yet. Tasol taim bilong yupela long bagarapim ol arapela kantri bai i pinis, na yupela yet bai i bagarap. Yupela i save trikim ol arapela na brukim ol tok promis bilong yupela na putim ol arapela long han bilong ol birua. I tru i no gat wanpela lain i bin trikim yupela. Tasol taim bilong yupela long trikim ol arapela bai i pinis. Na ol arapela bai i trikim yupela na putim yupela long han bilong ol birua.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is a warning from God to those who harm others. It says that those who attack others will one day be attacked, and those who are dishonest will face dishonesty in return. The message is that there will be consequences for actions.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you were always mean to your friends, but they were always nice to you. This verse says that one day, when you stop being mean, they might start being mean back to you. It's like saying, 'If you're not nice, others won't be nice to you either.'
Historical Background
The verse is from the Book of Isaiah, written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BCE. The audience was the people of Judah, who were facing threats from Assyria. The cultural setting was one of political and military tension.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this can apply to how businesses treat their customers. If a company is always taking advantage of its customers, eventually customers will stop buying from them, and the company will suffer.