Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.
No, in your hearts you plan evil things; you carefully measure out violence with your hands across the land.
The writer is confronting corrupt leaders who deliberately plan evil in their hearts and then carry out violence in a calculated way.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of the Psalms, this verse is part of a song attributed to David, where he addresses corrupt leaders and judges who fail to uphold justice in ancient Israel. During that time, Israelite society expected rulers to enforce God's laws fairly, but David accuses them of harboring evil intentions and actively promoting violence through their actions. This reflects the broader biblical theme of divine judgment on those who abuse power.
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