KJV ORIGINAL
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They say, 'We will win with our words; our mouths belong to us—who can tell us what to do?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes arrogant people who think their smooth talking will get them whatever they want and that no one—not even God—has the right to control what they say.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when David or another psalmist was surrounded by people who used deceptive speech and lies to gain power and advantage over others. In ancient Israel, as in many cultures, words carried great power in legal, political, and social settings, and those who could manipulate language often oppressed the innocent and poor.
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