KJV ORIGINAL
They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They will all pass away, but you will remain forever. Yes, all of them will wear out like old clothing; like an outfit, you will change them, and they will be replaced.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that while everything in creation will eventually fade away and be replaced, God remains constant and eternal.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time of national crisis, likely during the Babylonian exile when Jerusalem lay in ruins. The psalmist is crying out to God from deep distress, yet finds hope in God's unchanging nature. This particular verse comes from a section where the psalmist contrasts the temporary nature of all created things with God's eternal permanence.
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