KJV ORIGINAL
It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
It is burned with fire and cut down; they die when you show your anger.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how God's people are being destroyed and dying under God's judgment and displeasure.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time of national crisis for Israel, possibly during the Assyrian invasion or the Babylonian exile. The 'it' refers to Israel, which the psalmist earlier compared to a vine that God had planted and nurtured. Now that vine is being destroyed, suggesting God has withdrawn His protection due to the people's unfaithfulness.
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