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Psalms 105:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

He didn't let anyone harm them; in fact, he corrected kings to protect them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that He actively protected His people from harm, even confronting powerful rulers when they threatened His chosen ones.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 105 is a hymn of praise that recounts God's faithfulness to the Israelites, drawing from the stories of the patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as found in the book of Genesis. This verse specifically refers to how God protected these ancestors from harm during their journeys, such as when He intervened to prevent foreign rulers like Pharaoh or Abimelech from wronging them. It highlights God's role as a defender of His covenant people in the midst of potential dangers and injustices.

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