KJV ORIGINAL
Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let those who celebrate my pain be ashamed and confused together. Let those who act proud and superior toward me be covered with shame and disgrace.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to let his enemies who take pleasure in his suffering experience shame and humiliation themselves.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when he faced enemies who were falsely accusing him and taking joy in his troubles. In ancient Israel, public shame was considered one of the worst fates that could befall someone, as honor and reputation were central to social standing.
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