KJV ORIGINAL
Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Please guarantee my safety and well-being: don't let arrogant people crush me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to protect him and stand as his guarantee against those who would harm him with their pride and cruelty.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is an acrostic poem celebrating God's law and word. The concept of being 'surety' comes from ancient legal practices where someone would guarantee or pledge security for another person's debt or obligation. In this context, the psalmist is asking God to serve as his protector and guarantor against oppressive enemies.
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