KJV ORIGINAL
But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But my enemies are alive and strong, and those who hate me for no good reason keep growing in number.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is expressing that his enemies are thriving and becoming more numerous, even though their hatred toward him is unjustified.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to King David, likely written during a time of personal crisis when he faced both physical illness and opposition from enemies. David often dealt with those who opposed his reign or sought to harm him, including during his conflicts with King Saul or later rebellions during his own kingship.
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