Psalms 119:126 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

It is time for you, LORD, to act: because they have broken your law and made it meaningless.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling on God to step in and take action because people have completely disregarded and violated God's law.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was likely written during a time when Israel was experiencing widespread moral and spiritual decline, possibly during the period of the divided kingdom or exile. The psalmist was witnessing people openly breaking God's commandments and treating His law as if it had no value or authority.

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