KJV ORIGINAL
The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Proud people have dug traps to catch me, and what they're doing goes against your law.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is telling God that arrogant people are trying to harm him in ways that violate God's commands.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is an acrostic poem where each section corresponds to a Hebrew letter, showing the psalmist's complete devotion to God's law. The imagery of digging pits was a common hunting and warfare practice in ancient times, where enemies would dig concealed holes to trap their victims. The psalmist contrasts the lawless methods of his enemies with God's righteous law.
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