--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Hast thou not procured this unto thyself…" description: "\"Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way? / And now what hast thou to do in t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/da7/bible-141_drink_hast-thou-not-procured-this-unto-thyself_469629.jpg" --- # Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou… ![“Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way? / And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river? / Thine own…” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/da7/bible-141_drink_hast-thou-not-procured-this-unto-thyself_469629.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/da7/bible-141_drink_hast-thou-not-procured-this-unto-thyself_469629.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/da7/bible-141_drink_hast-thou-not-procured-this-unto-thyself_469629.jpg) > “Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way? / And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river? / Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage warns that abandoning God leads to hardship and suffering, urging repentance and awareness of sin. **In simple terms:** Leaving God brings trouble; repent. Key Takeaway Return to God, avoid self‑destruction. Themes faith repentance consequence Mood somber reflective Type scriptural warning When to use this quote - personal crisis - national disaster - moral decline - spiritual renewal Key Concepts divine justice spiritual blindness Questions to Reflect On - Do you recognize areas where you have turned away? - How can you realign with higher purpose? 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