KJV ORIGINAL
The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The guards patrolling the city found me. They struck me and wounded me; the watchmen on the walls tore my veil away from me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The woman is describing how the city guards treated her harshly when they found her searching for her beloved at night.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient cities, watchmen patrolled at night to maintain order and security. A woman wandering alone in the streets after dark would have been viewed with suspicion, as this was considered improper and potentially dangerous. The removal of her veil was particularly shameful, as veils were important symbols of modesty and respectability for women in that culture.
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