Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Ol tingting nogut bilong yupela i olsem kiau bilong snek i gat marasin nogut. Sapos wanpela man i kaikai dispela kiau, tarangu em bai i dai. Olsem tasol ol tingting nogut bilong yupela i save kamapim ol kain kain trabel na bagarapim laip bilong ol arapela. Ol spaida i save wokim haus, bilong ol i ken holimpas ol liklik binatang na kaikaim ol. Na ol man i no inap kisim haus bilong spaida na wokim laplap na pasim. Olsem tasol ol wok yupela i mekim i no bilong helpim ol arapela. Nogat. Ol i bilong holimpas ol arapela na daunim ol na mekim nogut long ol.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Isaiah describes how wicked people produce harmful things, like poisonous creatures and spider webs that trap. The message is that their actions and deeds are dangerous and lead to death. Isaiah is speaking here, warning about the consequences of evil actions.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a toy that looks nice but is actually full of poison. If you play with it, you could get sick. That's kind of what this verse is saying. The bad guys are making things that look okay, but they can actually hurt you really badly.
Historical Background
The Book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BCE. It was directed at the people of Judah, warning them of the consequences of their sinful ways. The cultural context includes a society that was increasingly turning away from God's laws and towards idolatry and immorality.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this verse can remind us to be careful about the influences we allow into our lives. For example, consuming harmful content on social media or in movies can affect our thoughts and behaviors in negative ways.