KJV ORIGINAL
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking what good people can do when the basic structures of justice and order in society are falling apart.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time of political upheaval or moral decay in Israel, when David or another psalmist felt that society's moral and legal foundations were crumbling. The 'foundations' refer to the basic principles of justice, law, and righteousness that hold a community together. When these are under attack or destroyed, it can feel like there's no solid ground left for good people to stand on.
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