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Psalms 119:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

You have scolded the proud people who are under a curse because they have wandered away from your commands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God corrects arrogant people who ignore His ways and end up facing consequences for their disobedience.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, written as an acrostic poem celebrating God's law and Word. The psalmist contrasts those who humbly follow God's commands with the proud who reject them. In ancient Israel, being 'cursed' meant being cut off from God's blessing and protection, which was seen as the natural consequence of persistent rebellion against His ways.

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