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Psalms 9:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The wicked will be sent to hell, along with all the nations that forget about God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse warns that those who live wickedly and nations that ignore God will face judgment and punishment.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 9 is attributed to King David and serves as a song of thanksgiving for God's deliverance from enemies, reflecting the struggles of ancient Israel against oppressive nations. In this context, David highlights God's justice in judging the wicked and those who ignore Him, drawing from real historical conflicts like battles with surrounding peoples who rejected God's authority. This verse fits into the broader biblical narrative of divine retribution, emphasizing that forgetting God leads to downfall, as seen in the experiences of Israel's neighbors.

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