KJV ORIGINAL
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Stop being angry and let go of your rage. Don't worry yourself to the point where you do something wrong.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is telling us to release our anger and not let our worries drive us to make bad choices.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David, likely during his later years as he reflected on a lifetime of observing how God deals with the righteous and the wicked. In ancient Israel, people often struggled with seeing evil people prosper while good people suffered, leading to anger and frustration that could tempt them toward wrongdoing.
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