KJV ORIGINAL
He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He has not treated any other nation this way, and they have not known his laws and ways. Praise the LORD!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God has given Israel unique privileges and knowledge of his ways that no other nation has received.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes Psalm 147, which celebrates God's special relationship with Israel after their return from Babylonian exile. The psalmist is reflecting on how God gave Israel his laws, statutes, and judgments through Moses - a privilege not extended to other nations at that time. This was written during a period when Israel was rebuilding their identity as God's chosen people.
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