KJV ORIGINAL
Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Rise up, LORD; save me, my God! You have struck all my enemies in the face; you have broken the teeth of the wicked.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God for help, expressing confidence that God has already defeated his enemies and will continue to protect him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David, likely when he was fleeing from his son Absalom who had rebelled against him and sought to take his throne. David was experiencing betrayal from his own family and had to escape Jerusalem for his safety. The imagery of striking enemies and breaking teeth reflects the violent reality of ancient warfare and the complete defeat of one's foes.
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