KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
That's why pride surrounds them like a chain around their neck, and violence covers them like the clothes they wear.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how wicked people are completely wrapped up in their pride and violence - it's like chains binding them and clothes covering their whole body.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by Asaph, a temple musician, who was struggling with seeing wicked people prosper while the righteous suffered. In ancient times, chains were symbols of bondage and slavery, while garments represented one's identity and status in society.
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