KJV ORIGINAL
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God will pour down traps, fire and burning sulfur, and a terrible storm on the wicked. This will be what they receive as their punishment.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that those who do evil will face severe judgment and punishment for their actions.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when he was facing enemies who were plotting against him. The imagery of fire and brimstone would have reminded ancient readers of God's judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah. The 'cup' metaphor was commonly used in Hebrew culture to represent one's fate or what God has allotted to a person.
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