KJV ORIGINAL
God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
God judges those who do right, and God is angry with those who do wrong every single day.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that God constantly evaluates people's actions - he supports the righteous while being consistently opposed to wickedness.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David during a time when he was being falsely accused and persecuted, likely by King Saul or his enemies. In ancient Israel, the concept of divine justice was central to understanding God's character - he was seen as the ultimate judge who would vindicate the innocent and punish the guilty. David is appealing to God's righteousness as his defense against those who were trying to harm him unjustly.
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