Psalms 6:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

My eyes are worn out from crying and grief; they have grown weak because of all my enemies.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing how deeply his sorrow and troubles with enemies have physically exhausted him, even affecting his eyesight from so much weeping.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 6 is attributed to King David and is considered a penitential psalm, expressing deep sorrow and a plea for God's mercy during times of personal affliction and enemy opposition. In the biblical narrative, David often faced real threats from adversaries, such as Saul or Absalom, which could have contributed to his emotional and physical exhaustion as described in this verse. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern culture where expressions of grief were common in prayers to God for deliverance.

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