KJV ORIGINAL
Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You are more glorious and excellent than the mountains where wild animals hunt for prey.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God's glory and majesty surpass even the most impressive and powerful places in nature.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 76 is a psalm attributed to Asaph, likely written after God delivered Jerusalem from the Assyrian army's invasion around 701 BC, as described in 2 Kings 18-19. In this verse, "mountains of prey" refers to the fortified strongholds or armies of enemy nations that sought to plunder and destroy Israel, symbolizing their perceived strength and threat. The psalm as a whole praises God's unmatched power and protection over His people during times of conflict.
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