We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.
We don't see any signs from God anymore. There are no prophets left among us, and no one knows how long this will continue.
The writer is expressing deep spiritual darkness - feeling cut off from God's guidance and unsure when things will get better.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during the Babylonian exile around 586 BC, after the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, when the Israelites were experiencing profound loss and displacement. The absence of "signs" refers to the miraculous interventions of God that had marked their history, while the lack of prophets meant no divine messages or guidance during this time of crisis. The people expressed uncertainty about how long their suffering would last, reflecting a broader sense of abandonment amid foreign oppression.
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