KJV ORIGINAL
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Rescue me from those who do evil things, and save me from violent people who want to hurt me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God for protection from evil and violent people who threaten his safety.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David when King Saul sent soldiers to watch David's house and kill him, as recorded in 1 Samuel 19. David was being hunted as a fugitive despite his loyalty to Saul, facing constant danger from those who wanted to shed his blood. This was during the period when Saul's jealousy had turned murderous, forcing David to flee for his life.
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