KJV ORIGINAL
Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't lift up your horn in pride: don't speak with arrogance and stubbornness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is warning against pride and arrogant speech, telling people not to act superior or speak defiantly.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, horns were symbols of strength and power, often used to represent pride and defiance. A 'stiff neck' was a common Hebrew metaphor for stubbornness and rebellion against God's authority. This psalm was likely written during a time when the Israelites were witnessing God's judgment against the proud and arrogant.
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