KJV ORIGINAL
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Can a corrupt government that creates evil laws have any partnership with you?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God rhetorically if He could ever be allied with corrupt rulers who use their power to create unjust laws.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when Israel was experiencing oppression from corrupt leaders who were using their authority to harm the innocent. The psalmist is expressing frustration with rulers who twist justice and create laws that benefit themselves while hurting others. This was a common struggle throughout Israel's history with both foreign oppressors and corrupt domestic leaders.
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