KJV ORIGINAL
Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now think carefully about this, you who forget God, or I will tear you apart, and no one will be able to rescue you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning those who have forgotten Him to pay attention before it's too late and judgment comes with no escape.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to Asaph, a worship leader in David's time, and addresses Israel's religious hypocrisy. The people were going through the motions of worship and sacrifice while their hearts had grown cold toward God. This verse comes at the end of God's rebuke through the psalmist, warning of serious consequences for those who continue to ignore Him.
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