The King James Version of the Bible was completed when William Shakespeare was 46 years old.In Psalm 46 of this translation,the forty-sixth word is "shake," and the forty-sixth word from the end is "spear." Before concluding that the biblical translators were trying to be humorous with these specific word placements,you would be best advised to recognize the danger of
A) random sampling biblical passages.
B) generalizing from extreme instances.
C) assuming that most people share your opinions.
D) perceiving order in coincidental events.

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The danger is perceiving order in coincidental events. The placement of the words "shake" and "spear" in Psalm 46 of the King James Version of the Bible is a coincidence, and assuming that it was done deliberately is an example of perceiving order where there is none.

The King James Version of the Bible Was Completed When