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Psalms 73:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They are corrupt and speak evil words about oppressing others: they talk with arrogance and pride.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how wicked people not only do corrupt things but also speak arrogantly about their oppression of others.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 73 was written by Asaph, a worship leader in David's time, who was struggling with seeing wicked people prosper while the righteous suffered. In ancient Israel, the wealthy and powerful often oppressed the poor through corrupt business practices, unjust legal decisions, and abuse of their positions, all while boasting about their success.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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