KJV ORIGINAL
And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Please don't put your servant on trial or judge me harshly, because no living person can be declared innocent when you examine them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is humbly asking God not to judge him strictly, knowing that no one can stand as righteous before God's perfect standards.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David during a time of distress, likely when he was being pursued by enemies or facing personal crisis. In ancient Israel, the concept of divine judgment was well understood - God was seen as the ultimate judge who could examine hearts and deeds. The plea reflects the Old Testament understanding that human righteousness falls short of God's perfect holiness.
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