KJV ORIGINAL
But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But those who are trying to kill me and destroy my life will go down into the depths of the earth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is confident that his enemies who want to destroy him will face their own downfall and death.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David, likely during his time fleeing from enemies, possibly when he was hiding in the wilderness from King Saul or during Absalom's rebellion. In ancient times, 'the lower parts of the earth' referred to Sheol, the place of the dead, indicating that David's enemies would face death and judgment.
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