KJV ORIGINAL
Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Break their teeth, O God, right in their mouths; shatter the fangs of these young lions, O LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to destroy the power and ability of wicked people to harm others, using the imagery of breaking a predator's teeth.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Psalm 58, where David is calling for God's judgment against corrupt judges and leaders who abuse their power. In ancient times, lions were a real threat, and their teeth and fangs represented their deadly power. Breaking a lion's teeth would render it harmless, which is the metaphor David uses for neutralizing evil rulers.
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