KJV ORIGINAL
And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have not handed me over to my enemies; instead, you have given me freedom and space to move.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is thanking God for protecting him from his enemies and giving him freedom instead of being trapped.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during one of his many periods of persecution, possibly when fleeing from King Saul or during Absalom's rebellion. In ancient times, being 'shut up into the hand of the enemy' meant being captured, imprisoned, or delivered to those who wished you harm. The imagery of having one's 'feet in a large room' represents safety, freedom, and abundant space to live without fear.
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