KJV ORIGINAL
Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let my enemy be treated like the wicked, and let anyone who rises up against me be treated like those who do wrong.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is asking that his enemies receive the same judgment that wicked and unrighteous people deserve.
📚 Historical Context
Job spoke these words during his intense suffering, as he defended his integrity against friends who accused him of hidden sins. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, being labeled as wicked or unrighteous meant facing serious social and divine consequences. Job is essentially saying he would rather his enemies face such judgment than himself, because he knows he is innocent.
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