Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
Don't these evil people understand anything? They devour my people like they're eating a meal, and they never call out to God for help.
The writer is expressing frustration that wicked people harm God's people without any understanding or fear of God.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and reflects the ongoing struggle between the righteous and the wicked in ancient Israel. The 'workers of iniquity' likely refers to those who oppressed God's people, whether foreign enemies or corrupt leaders within Israel itself. The phrase 'eat up my people as they eat bread' uses the metaphor of consumption to describe how casually and completely these oppressors harm the innocent.
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