KJV ORIGINAL
The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Evil people have surrounded me and taken what belongs to me, but I have not forgotten your teachings.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that even when wicked people attack and steal from him, he still holds fast to God's word and doesn't abandon his faith.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, with every verse praising God's law and word. This was likely written during a time when the psalmist faced persecution or injustice from enemies who opposed his faith. In ancient Israel, faithful people often faced opposition from those who rejected God's ways, sometimes losing property, reputation, or safety because of their devotion.
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