KJV ORIGINAL
What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
What person can live forever and never die? Can anyone save their own life from the power of the grave? Selah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging that every person will eventually face death, and no one can escape it on their own.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when Israel was experiencing defeat and questioning God's promises to David's dynasty. The psalmist is wrestling with the reality of human mortality in contrast to God's eternal covenant promises.
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