KJV ORIGINAL
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My enemies would devour me every single day, because there are many who fight against me, O Most High God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is telling God that he feels overwhelmed by many enemies who constantly attack him, and he's crying out to the Most High for help.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David when he fled from Saul and was captured by the Philistines in Gath. David was literally surrounded by enemies - King Saul was hunting him, and he had also fallen into the hands of Israel's enemies, the Philistines. The phrase 'Most High' emphasizes God's supreme authority over all earthly powers, including David's enemies.
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