KJV ORIGINAL
So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So chase them down with your fierce storm, and terrify them with your powerful wind.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to use His mighty power like a storm to defeat and frighten Israel's enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when multiple enemy nations had formed an alliance against Israel, seeking to completely destroy them as a people. The psalmist is calling on God to intervene with divine judgment against these hostile coalitions. In ancient times, storms were often seen as manifestations of God's power and judgment.
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