KJV ORIGINAL
The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Foreigners will lose their strength and come out trembling from their hiding places.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God's enemies will become weak and fearful, forced to come out of wherever they've been hiding.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and likely reflects his experiences with enemy nations during his reign as king of Israel. The 'strangers' or 'foreigners' would refer to hostile neighboring peoples who opposed Israel and its God. Ancient warfare often involved enemies retreating to fortified places or strongholds when defeated.
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