KJV ORIGINAL
Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't stay silent, O God whom I praise;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urgently asking God not to remain quiet but to respond and act in their situation.
📚 Historical Context
This is the opening line of Psalm 109, traditionally attributed to David during a time of intense persecution and false accusations. The psalm is considered one of the 'imprecatory psalms' where the writer calls upon God for justice against enemies who have wronged them through lies and betrayal.
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