KJV ORIGINAL
O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
O God, how long will our enemies mock and insult us? Will they continue to dishonor your name forever?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God in frustration, asking how long enemies will be allowed to mock God and His people.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The people of Israel were experiencing devastating defeat and exile, watching their enemies mock both them and their God. The psalmist is expressing the deep anguish of seeing God's name dishonored by foreign nations who seemed to triumph over God's chosen people.
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