All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
All of this has happened to us, but we haven't forgotten you, and we haven't been unfaithful to our agreement with you.
The writer is telling God that despite all their suffering and troubles, they have remained faithful and haven't broken their promise to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time of national crisis for Israel, possibly during the Babylonian exile or another period of military defeat and suffering. The people were questioning why they were experiencing such hardship when they believed they had been faithful to God's covenant. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of covenant relationship, where faithfulness to God should result in blessing and protection.
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