Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Que caigan carbones encendidos sobre ellos; que sean arrojados al fuego y a pozos profundos para que nunca más puedan salir.
El salmista pide que los malvados reciban un castigo severo y permanente.
📚 Contexto Histórico
Psalms 140 is a prayer attributed to David, likely written during times of persecution when he faced violent enemies, such as King Saul or other adversaries in ancient Israel. In the cultural context of the Old Testament, imprecatory psalms like this one expressed the psalmist's deep trust in God's justice and served as a way to call upon divine intervention against evil doers. This verse reflects the raw emotion of seeking protection and judgment from God in a world where personal vengeance was common but ultimately left to Him.
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