KJV ORIGINAL
Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Will they get away with their evil deeds? In your anger, bring down these people, O God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The psalmist is asking God not to let wicked people escape justice and is calling on God to act against them in righteous anger.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David during a time when he was being pursued by enemies, likely when he fled to the Philistines and was in great danger. The psalmist is surrounded by people plotting against him and feels overwhelmed by their attacks. In ancient Israel, calling on God for justice against enemies was a common form of prayer, especially when human justice seemed impossible.
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