KJV ORIGINAL
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked people in the land, so I can remove all evildoers from the LORD's city.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring his commitment to regularly remove wicked people from his kingdom to keep God's city pure and holy.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to King David and reflects the responsibilities of a godly ruler in ancient Israel. Kings were expected to establish justice and maintain righteousness in their realm, protecting the innocent and punishing wrongdoers. The phrase 'city of the LORD' likely refers to Jerusalem, which was considered God's holy city where He dwelt among His people.
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