KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD is righteous: he has cut apart the ropes of the wicked.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that God is just and has broken the power that evil people had over others.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 129 is one of the Songs of Ascents, a collection of psalms likely sung by Israelites as they journeyed to Jerusalem for religious festivals, reflecting on God's faithfulness amid historical hardships. This verse highlights God's righteousness in breaking the oppressive bonds of the wicked, possibly drawing from Israel's experiences of enemies like the Egyptians or Babylonians who sought to enslave them. It uses the metaphor of cutting cords to symbolize divine deliverance from such tyranny.
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