Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
Those who chase after other gods will have their troubles multiplied. I will not pour out blood offerings to them, and I won't even speak their names.
The writer is declaring that pursuing false gods leads to increased sorrow, and he refuses to participate in their worship or even mention their names.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, the ancient Israelites were often tempted by the surrounding pagan cultures that worshiped various idols and false gods, as seen in the practices of neighboring nations like the Canaanites. David, as the psalmist, is expressing his firm rejection of such idolatry, warning that those who chase after other gods will face multiplied sorrows, which reflects the ongoing biblical theme of God's exclusive claim on His people's worship. This verse underscores the spiritual and practical consequences of divided loyalties in a world full of competing allegiances.
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