KJV ORIGINAL
Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those whose hearts are honest and pure.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to bless and favor those who live righteously and have pure intentions in their hearts.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when the Israelites had returned to Jerusalem. The community was rebuilding both physically and spiritually, and there was a clear distinction between those who remained faithful to God and those who had compromised their faith. The psalmist is praying for God's blessing on the righteous remnant who had stayed true to their covenant with God.
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