KJV ORIGINAL
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't hand me over to what my enemies want to do to me, because people are telling lies about me and others are threatening violence against me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is desperately asking God not to let his enemies have their way with him, especially those who are spreading lies and making violent threats.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is traditionally attributed to David, who faced many enemies throughout his life, including King Saul who pursued him, and later his own son Absalom who rebelled against him. In ancient times, false accusations could lead to death, and legal proceedings often relied heavily on witness testimony without modern methods of verification.
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