KJV ORIGINAL
Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Hide me from the secret plots of evil people; protect me from the uprising of those who do wrong.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to protect him from the hidden schemes and attacks of evil people who are plotting against him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written by David during a time when he faced enemies who were secretly plotting against him, possibly during his reign as king when he dealt with various conspiracies and rebellions. In ancient times, political enemies often worked in secret, forming coalitions and planning attacks away from public view.
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