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Psalms 50:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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

Psalms 50 is attributed to Asaph, a Levite musician in King David's court, and it presents God as a divine judge speaking to the people of Israel about their unfaithfulness. In this verse, God issues a stern warning to those who neglect Him, highlighting the dangers of spiritual forgetfulness in a culture where covenant loyalty was central to Israel's identity. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's calls for repentance amid periods of moral decline in ancient Israel.

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