KJV ORIGINAL
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My enemies mock me all day long; those who are furious with me use my name as a curse word.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how his enemies constantly attack him with insults and hatred, even using his name as a way to curse others.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 102 is titled 'A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the Lord.' This was likely written during a time of national crisis, possibly during the Babylonian exile when the Jewish people faced mockery and persecution from their enemies. The psalmist represents both personal suffering and the collective anguish of God's people in captivity.
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