KJV ORIGINAL
From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Protect me from the wicked people who oppress me, from my deadly enemies who surround me on all sides.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out for protection from dangerous enemies who are closing in and trying to harm him.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a prayer by David (likely) during a time when he was being pursued by enemies who wanted to kill him. In ancient Israel, political and personal enemies often posed literal life-or-death threats, and people regularly called on God for physical protection and deliverance from those who wished them harm.
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