KJV ORIGINAL
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Protect me, LORD, from wicked people; keep me safe from violent people who are planning to make me stumble and fall.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God for protection from evil people who want to harm him and ruin his life.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, who faced many enemies throughout his life, including King Saul who hunted him, and later various political opponents during his reign. In ancient Israel, physical violence and plots against leaders were common, and people regularly turned to God for protection since there were limited legal protections.
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