KJV ORIGINAL
Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You love words that destroy others, you lying tongue.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is confronting someone who uses their words to deceive and hurt people.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David about Doeg the Edomite, who betrayed David to King Saul and caused the massacre of 85 priests at Nob. Doeg had informed Saul that the priest Ahimelech had helped David, leading to this tragic outcome. David is condemning those who use their position and words to cause destruction through lies and betrayal.
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