Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
Don't drag me away with the wicked people and those who do evil things, people who speak kindly to their neighbors but secretly plan to harm them.
The writer is asking God to protect him from being associated with or punished alongside people who appear friendly but are secretly plotting evil.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Psalms is a collection of songs and prayers, many attributed to King David, who wrote them during times of personal distress and national crisis in ancient Israel. In Psalm 28, David is pleading with God for protection from enemies who outwardly speak peace but inwardly plot harm, reflecting the common experience of deception in his era. This highlights the historical tensions in David's life, such as conflicts with rivals who used flattery to mask their true intentions.
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