KJV ORIGINAL
But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But it was you, someone just like me, my close friend and companion.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing deep pain that someone who betrayed him wasn't an enemy, but his own close friend and equal.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when he faced betrayal from someone close to him, possibly during Absalom's rebellion or another political crisis. In ancient Israel, betrayal by a trusted friend or advisor was considered one of the most painful experiences, as loyalty and covenant relationships were foundational to their culture.
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