KJV ORIGINAL
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Those who want to kill me set traps for me, and those who want to harm me speak evil things about me and spend all day planning ways to deceive me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how his enemies are constantly plotting against him, setting traps and spreading lies to hurt or destroy him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and reflects the intense persecution he faced from enemies throughout his life, whether from King Saul, his own son Absalom, or other political rivals. In ancient times, enemies would literally set physical traps and ambushes, while also using slander and deception as weapons to destroy someone's reputation and safety.
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