KJV ORIGINAL
Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Rise up, O Lord; don't let people triumph over you. Let the nations be judged in your presence.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to take action and show His power over those who oppose Him, bringing justice to all nations.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when Israel faced threats from surrounding nations who didn't worship the true God. The psalmist is calling on God to demonstrate His sovereignty over these hostile forces and to bring divine justice to those who oppose His people and His ways.
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