KJV ORIGINAL
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But you, O LORD, will laugh at them; you will mock all the nations that oppose you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He finds the schemes of those who oppose Him laughable because they are powerless against His ultimate authority.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David when he was being pursued by King Saul's men who surrounded his house to kill him. David is expressing confidence that God will deal with his enemies and all who oppose God's people. The 'heathen' refers to the surrounding nations that were hostile to Israel and rejected God's authority.
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