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Psalms 34:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD turns against those who do evil, to completely erase their memory from the earth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse teaches that God actively opposes evil people and will ultimately remove all trace of their wickedness from history.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 34 is a psalm attributed to David, written during a period when he was fleeing from King Saul and pretended to be insane before the Philistine king Achish to escape danger. In this psalm, David expresses thanksgiving for God's protection and contrasts the fate of the righteous with that of the wicked, emphasizing God's active role in upholding justice. The verse reflects the ancient Israelite understanding of God's sovereignty, where divine opposition to evil ensures the preservation of moral order in the community.

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