KJV ORIGINAL
Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let those who are trying to destroy me be defeated and ashamed. Let those who plan to harm me be turned away and left confused.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to defeat and shame his enemies who are trying to hurt or destroy him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is traditionally attributed to David, likely written during one of the many times he faced persecution from enemies like King Saul or other adversaries. In ancient Israel, calling on God to defeat one's enemies was a common form of prayer, especially when facing unjust persecution. The language reflects the honor-shame culture of the ancient Near East, where public disgrace was considered a fitting consequence for wrongdoing.
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