KJV ORIGINAL
That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they can attack innocent people from hiding places: they strike suddenly and without warning, feeling no fear or shame.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how wicked people attack good, innocent people through sneaky, surprise attacks without any sense of guilt.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time when David or another psalmist faced enemies who used deceptive tactics rather than open confrontation. In ancient Israel, ambush attacks and character assassination were common ways enemies tried to destroy righteous leaders. The 'perfect' refers to those who are blameless or innocent before God, not those who are without any flaws.
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