KJV ORIGINAL
Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let them wander around looking for food, and let them grumble and complain when they can't find enough to satisfy them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to let his enemies experience hunger and frustration as they search unsuccessfully for what they need.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David during a time when King Saul's men were watching his house to kill him. David is calling on God for protection from his enemies who are pursuing him with murderous intent. In ancient times, being left to wander and search for food was considered a form of divine judgment.
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