KJV ORIGINAL
There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Smoke rose from his nostrils, and fire came from his mouth that destroyed everything. Hot coals were set ablaze by it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is using dramatic imagery to describe God's powerful anger and judgment, like a mighty force of nature that nothing can withstand.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and describes God's dramatic rescue of him from his enemies, particularly King Saul. The vivid imagery of smoke and fire reflects ancient Near Eastern poetry that often described gods in terms of natural disasters and overwhelming power. David is portraying God as a divine warrior who intervenes on behalf of his people.
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