KJV ORIGINAL
That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let them know that this is your work; that you, LORD, have done this.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to make it clear to everyone that whatever happens is God's doing, not just coincidence.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 109 is attributed to King David and is part of the Old Testament's book of Psalms, likely written during a time of intense personal persecution and betrayal in ancient Israel. In this imprecatory psalm, David prays for God's justice against his enemies who have falsely accused him, emphasizing the need for divine intervention to vindicate him. The verse specifically highlights David's desire for God's actions to be unmistakably recognized as coming from the Lord Himself.
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