Psalms 106:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Happy and blessed are those who do what is fair and right, and those who always act with righteousness.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that God blesses people who consistently live with fairness and do what's right in their daily lives.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written during or after Israel's exile, as the people reflected on their history of disobedience to God. The psalmist is contrasting the blessed state of those who follow God's ways with Israel's pattern of rebellion and unfaithfulness that led to their suffering.

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