KJV ORIGINAL
They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They crush your people, O LORD, and bring suffering to those who belong to you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God about how evil people are hurting and oppressing God's chosen people.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 94 is a psalm of lament, likely written during a time when God's people, the Israelites, were facing oppression from foreign enemies, such as during the Babylonian exile. This verse specifically highlights the destruction and suffering inflicted on God's chosen nation by their adversaries, reflecting the broader biblical theme of cries for divine justice. In the context, the psalmist is appealing to God as the ultimate protector of His heritage amidst widespread injustice.
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