God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
God will hear and trouble them, the One who has existed from ancient times. Selah. Because they never experience hardship or change, they don't fear God.
The writer is saying that God will deal with his enemies who have become arrogant because their comfortable lives have made them forget to respect God.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Psalms, attributed to King David, Psalm 55 is a heartfelt prayer for deliverance from deceitful enemies, likely written during a period of personal betrayal in his reign as king of Israel. David expresses his anguish over a close friend's treachery and appeals to God, who is described as eternal and unchanging, to intervene and judge those who refuse to repent. This reflects the ancient Israelite understanding of God's role as a just ruler who hears the cries of the faithful and holds the wicked accountable.
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