KJV ORIGINAL
Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Their poison is like the poison of a snake: they are like a deaf cobra that plugs its ears;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing wicked people as being like poisonous snakes that refuse to listen to reason or correction.
📚 Historical Context
David wrote this psalm about corrupt judges and rulers who were supposed to uphold justice but instead acted wickedly. In ancient times, snake charmers would use music to control serpents, but some snakes were believed to make themselves deaf to avoid being charmed. David uses this imagery to describe how evil people deliberately refuse to listen to wisdom or God's voice.
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