KJV ORIGINAL
Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You love doing evil more than doing good, and you prefer lying over speaking what is right. Selah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is confronting someone who consistently chooses wickedness over goodness and lies over truth.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David after Doeg the Edomite betrayed David to King Saul, leading to the massacre of innocent priests at Nob. David is addressing the moral corruption of those who use their power to harm others rather than help them. The term 'Selah' appears throughout the Psalms as a musical notation, likely indicating a pause for reflection or emphasis.
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