KJV ORIGINAL
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will only watch with your eyes and see what happens to the wicked as their punishment.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that those who trust in God will be safe observers, watching from a protected place as wrongdoers face the consequences of their actions.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 91 is a psalm of protection, likely written during a time when the people of Israel faced military threats or national crisis. The psalm was meant to encourage God's people that they would be kept safe while their enemies faced judgment. This particular verse follows promises about God's protection from various dangers and plagues.
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