KJV ORIGINAL
And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will save people who are suffering and humble, but You keep Your eyes on the proud and arrogant so that You can bring them down.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He rescues those who are humble and suffering, while He watches the proud in order to humble them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's song of praise after God delivered him from all his enemies, including King Saul. David had experienced both being hunted as a fugitive and later becoming king, giving him deep insight into how God works with the humble versus the proud. This song reflects the common biblical theme that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
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