KJV ORIGINAL
When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When you saw a thief, you agreed with what they were doing, and you joined in with those who were unfaithful to their marriages.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is confronting people who not only tolerate wrongdoing but actively participate in it when they see others doing evil.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 50, where God speaks as a judge calling His people to account for their behavior. The psalm addresses the Israelites who were going through the motions of religious worship while living hypocritical lives. God is specifically rebuking those who claim to follow Him but then approve of and participate in theft and adultery when they encounter it.
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