KJV ORIGINAL
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let burning coals fall on them; let them be thrown into the fire and into deep pits so they can never get out again.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to bring complete destruction and punishment upon his enemies so they cannot harm him anymore.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a psalm where David asks God for protection from violent enemies who are plotting against him. In ancient times, being thrown into fire or deep pits represented complete destruction and divine judgment. Such strong language was common in Hebrew poetry when expressing the desire for God's justice against those who threatened the righteous.
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