KJV ORIGINAL
Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Yes, because of you we face death every day; we are considered like sheep being led to slaughter.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing that God's people suffer constantly and are viewed as defenseless victims because of their faith in God.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time when Israel faced severe persecution or military defeat, possibly during the Babylonian exile or another period of national crisis. The people felt abandoned by God despite their faithfulness, questioning why they suffered when they hadn't turned away from Him.
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