KJV ORIGINAL
My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My life is constantly in danger, but I still don't forget your teachings.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that even when facing constant danger and uncertainty, he remains committed to following God's word.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is an elaborate poem celebrating God's law and word. The phrase 'my soul is in my hand' was a Hebrew idiom meaning to be in mortal danger or to risk one's life constantly. David or another psalmist was likely writing during a time of persecution or warfare when his very survival was uncertain.
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