KJV ORIGINAL
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They attack the person you have already punished, and they add to the pain of those you have allowed to suffer.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how cruel people make things worse for those who are already suffering or facing God's discipline.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and reflects the experience of someone facing intense persecution and suffering. In ancient Israel, it was understood that both blessing and hardship could come from God's hand. The psalmist is expressing frustration that his enemies are piling on additional cruelty when he's already experiencing divine discipline or testing.
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