KJV ORIGINAL
False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
False witnesses came forward against me; they accused me of things I had never done.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is being falsely accused by people who are lying about him, claiming he did things he never did.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, who faced numerous false accusations throughout his life, particularly from King Saul's court and later from political enemies during his reign. In ancient Israel, false testimony was considered a serious crime, as legal proceedings often relied heavily on witness testimony. David experienced betrayal from people he had helped or treated kindly, making these false accusations especially painful.
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