KJV ORIGINAL
In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will praise God and His promises. I trust completely in God, so I won't be afraid of what people can do to me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that because he trusts in God completely, he has no fear of what other people might do to harm him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David when he was captured by the Philistines in Gath, a dangerous situation where his life was threatened. David had fled from King Saul and sought refuge among Israel's enemies, putting himself in great peril. In this moment of human vulnerability and political danger, David chose to focus on God's faithfulness rather than his circumstances.
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