KJV ORIGINAL
I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have done what is right and just: don't abandon me to those who oppress me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God not to leave him defenseless against his enemies after he has tried to live righteously and do what's right.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is an elaborate poem celebrating God's law and word. The psalmist appears to be someone in a position of authority (possibly King David) who has made difficult but righteous decisions. In ancient Israel, leaders often faced opposition from those who disagreed with their just rulings, and they relied on God's protection when enemies sought revenge.
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