If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
If I have paid back evil to someone who was at peace with me (in fact, I have actually rescued those who were my enemies for no good reason):
The writer is declaring his innocence by saying he has never returned evil for good, and has even helped his enemies when they didn't deserve it.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 7 is attributed to David and is believed to be written during a time when he was fleeing from King Saul, who unjustly pursued him as a rival. In this verse, David makes a solemn oath of innocence before God, declaring that he has not repaid evil to those at peace with him or assisted his enemies without cause, reflecting the ancient Israelite practice of appealing to God for vindication in personal conflicts.
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