There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
There they were, filled with great fear, because God is with the generation of those who do what is right.
The writer is saying that those who oppose God's people will be terrified because God protects and stands with those who live righteously.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 14 is a psalm attributed to King David, written in ancient Israel during a time when the nation faced moral and spiritual corruption from those who rejected God. It describes the wicked as fools who deny God's existence and exploit the vulnerable, while contrasting them with the righteous who trust in Him. In verse 5, it highlights that the wicked will experience great fear because God is actively present and protective among the community of the righteous.
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