KJV ORIGINAL
Seeing thou hatest instruction, and casteth my words behind thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Since you hate being taught and throw my words away behind you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is confronting someone who rejects His teaching and tosses aside His guidance like unwanted trash.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Psalm 50, where God speaks as a judge calling His people to account. The psalm was likely written during a time when Israel was going through the motions of religious ceremonies while ignoring God's moral commands. God is specifically addressing those who claim to follow Him but refuse to listen to His instruction or live by His standards.
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