KJV ORIGINAL
Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast scattered us among the heathen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have given us up like sheep meant for slaughter, and you have scattered us among the nations.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God, feeling like their people have been abandoned and left defenseless among hostile nations.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a period when Israel faced military defeat and exile, possibly during the Babylonian captivity or another time of national crisis. The Israelites felt confused because they believed they had been faithful to God, yet they were still experiencing devastating defeat and dispersion among foreign peoples.
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