KJV ORIGINAL
Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pull me out of this mud, and don't let me sink down into it. Rescue me from those who hate me, and save me from these deep, dangerous waters.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is desperately asking God to rescue him from overwhelming troubles and from people who want to harm him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is traditionally attributed to David, likely written during a time of intense persecution and distress. The imagery of mud, sinking, and deep waters was commonly used in ancient Hebrew poetry to describe life-threatening situations and overwhelming difficulties. Many scholars believe this psalm reflects David's experiences of being hunted by enemies or facing political opposition.
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