KJV ORIGINAL
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, and evil cannot live in your presence.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that God is completely holy and pure - He doesn't enjoy evil and cannot tolerate it in His presence.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David, likely during a time when he was facing enemies or persecution. In ancient Israel, people understood that their God was fundamentally different from the pagan gods of surrounding nations, who were often portrayed as capricious and morally ambiguous. David is affirming God's perfect moral character and absolute holiness.
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