KJV ORIGINAL
I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I hate them with complete hatred: I consider them my enemies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing total opposition to those who oppose God, seeing God's enemies as his own enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, who faced many enemies throughout his reign as king of Israel. In the ancient Near East, loyalty to one's God often meant complete opposition to those who rejected or fought against that deity. The psalm reflects the intense spiritual warfare between those faithful to God and those who rebel against Him.
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