KJV ORIGINAL
Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Their words are empty and meaningless, and they make promises they have no intention of keeping.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes people who speak lies and make false promises with their actions.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Psalm 144, where David is asking God for deliverance from foreign enemies. In ancient times, raising the right hand was a gesture used when making oaths or solemn promises, so a 'right hand of falsehood' refers to making false vows or breaking sacred commitments.
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