KJV ORIGINAL
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Oh, let the evil actions of wicked people come to an end, but make the righteous strong and secure. For God, who is perfectly just, examines our hearts and our deepest thoughts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to stop evil people from doing harm while protecting good people, because God sees and judges everyone's true heart.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when he was being falsely accused or persecuted by enemies. In ancient Israel, people believed God was the ultimate judge who could see beyond outward appearances to know a person's true character and motives.
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