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Psalms 9:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The wicked will be sent to hell, along with all the nations that forget about God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse warns that those who live wickedly and nations that ignore God will face judgment and punishment.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written during a time when Israel was surrounded by hostile nations that worshiped other gods and often oppressed God's people. The psalmist is expressing confidence that God will ultimately judge both individual wickedness and entire nations that reject Him. In ancient times, nations were often judged as collective units based on their overall relationship with God.

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