Psalms 37:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I have been young, and now I am old; yet I have never seen God abandon those who do what is right, nor have I seen their children begging for food.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is testifying that throughout his entire life, he has never seen God abandon good people or let their families go hungry.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 37 is a wisdom psalm attributed to King David, offering guidance on trusting God amid the apparent success of the wicked. In this verse, David reflects on his long life, from youth to old age, to testify that he has never seen God abandon the righteous or leave their descendants in want. This highlights the ancient Israelite belief in God's covenant loyalty, assuring provision for those who live faithfully.

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