KJV ORIGINAL
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, they are hiding and waiting to attack me! Powerful enemies have joined together against me, even though I haven't done anything wrong or sinned against You, LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God about being unfairly attacked by powerful enemies when he has done nothing to deserve it.
📚 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 had served Saul faithfully and done nothing wrong, yet Saul was consumed with jealousy and wanted David dead. David wrote this prayer while hiding from these unjust attacks.
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