KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will keep them safe, O LORD; you will protect them from this wicked generation forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing complete confidence that God will protect His faithful people from the corrupt influences and harm of their current generation for all time.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when David felt surrounded by deceitful and wicked people who spoke lies and flattered others for personal gain. The previous verses describe a society where godly people seemed to be disappearing and faithfulness was rare among humanity.
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