KJV ORIGINAL
An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They say, 'A terrible sickness has taken hold of him, and now that he's lying down sick, he will never get up again.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how his enemies are spreading rumors that he's so sick he's going to die and never recover.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to King David, who faced many enemies throughout his reign who wished for his downfall. In ancient times, serious illness was often seen as a sign of God's judgment, so enemies would use someone's sickness as evidence that God had abandoned them. David's opponents were essentially writing his obituary while he was still alive, claiming his condition was terminal.
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