KJV ORIGINAL
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God will surely rescue you from the hunter's trap and from deadly disease.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that God will protect you from both hidden dangers (like traps) and obvious threats (like plagues).
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when people faced constant dangers from enemies, wild animals, and diseases. Ancient hunters used snares and traps to catch birds, which became a metaphor for unexpected dangers. Pestilence referred to deadly plagues that could wipe out entire communities, something people in the ancient world feared greatly.
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