KJV ORIGINAL
The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
No enemy will be able to demand tribute from him, and no wicked person will be able to harm him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that His chosen one will be protected from both external enemies who would exploit him and evil people who would try to hurt him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 89, which celebrates God's covenant with King David and his descendants. The psalmist is recounting God's promises about the Davidic dynasty, including divine protection for the anointed king. In ancient times, conquering enemies would often exact tribute or taxes from defeated rulers, and kings faced constant threats from those who opposed their reign.
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