KJV ORIGINAL
And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he struck his enemies from behind: he put them to lasting shame.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God defeated his enemies completely and left them in permanent disgrace.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm recounts Israel's history and God's faithfulness despite their repeated disobedience. This particular verse likely refers to God's victory over the Philistines when they captured the Ark of the Covenant, as described in 1 Samuel 5-6, where God afflicted them with tumors and forced them to return the Ark in shame.
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