Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
So you, LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, wake up and punish all the nations! Don't show mercy to any evil betrayers. Selah.
The writer is desperately calling on God to wake up and bring justice against wicked enemies who have betrayed trust, asking God not to hold back His judgment.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by King David during a time when his enemies, sent by King Saul, were surrounding his house to kill him, reflecting the dangers he faced as a fugitive in ancient Israel. In the broader biblical narrative, David calls upon God as the Lord of hosts, highlighting God's role as the protector and judge of His people against foreign nations and wicked oppressors. The verse underscores the Old Testament theme of divine justice, where God is invoked to act against those who threaten His covenant people.
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