KJV ORIGINAL
Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even the darkness cannot hide from you; the night is as bright as the day to you: darkness and light are the same to you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that nothing can be hidden from Him - He sees everything equally well whether it's dark or light.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and reflects ancient Hebrew understanding that God's knowledge and presence are unlimited. In David's time, darkness was often associated with fear, danger, and the unknown, while light represented safety and divine presence. The psalm emphasizes that unlike humans who are limited by physical darkness, God's vision and awareness are never hindered.
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