KJV ORIGINAL
Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let their path be dark and slippery, and let the angel of the LORD chase after them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to make his enemies' journey difficult and dangerous, with God's angel pursuing them as punishment.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a psalm where David is crying out to God against enemies who are falsely accusing him and trying to harm him without cause. In ancient Hebrew culture, calling on God for justice against enemies was a common form of prayer, especially when facing persecution or injustice. The 'angel of the LORD' was understood as God's powerful messenger who carried out divine judgment.
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