KJV ORIGINAL
Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My heart was bitter and hurt, and I felt deeply wounded inside.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is admitting that he was filled with bitterness and pain in his deepest being.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by Asaph, a worship leader in David's time, who was struggling with seeing wicked people prosper while he suffered. In this verse, he's reflecting on how bitter and foolish his attitude had become before God helped him understand the bigger picture.
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