KJV ORIGINAL
Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You sell your people for nothing, and you don't gain any wealth from their price.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing anguish that God seems to have abandoned His people, giving them away without getting anything valuable in return.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time of national crisis when Israel faced military defeat or exile. The people felt confused and abandoned because they believed they had been faithful to God, yet were experiencing severe hardship and defeat by their enemies.
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