KJV ORIGINAL
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He blesses them so that their families grow large, and he doesn't let their livestock die off or become fewer.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to bless his people by giving them large families and protecting their animals and livelihood.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon, celebrating God's faithfulness in restoring them to their land. In ancient agricultural societies, having many children and healthy livestock were the primary signs of God's blessing and economic prosperity. The verse reflects the covenant promises God made to Abraham about multiplying his descendants and making them prosper.
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