KJV ORIGINAL
Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Break the power of the wicked and evil person: search out and destroy their wickedness until you find none left.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to completely destroy the power and influence of evil people, removing all traces of their wickedness.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time when the righteous felt oppressed by powerful, corrupt leaders or wealthy individuals who exploited the poor and defenseless. In ancient Israel, breaking someone's arm symbolized destroying their ability to act or wield power. The psalmist is calling on God as the ultimate judge to intervene when human justice systems fail.
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