KJV ORIGINAL
Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Make them afraid, O LORD, so that the nations will remember they are only human. Selah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to humble proud nations by reminding them of their human limitations and mortality.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time when Israel faced threats from powerful neighboring nations who seemed to act as if they were invincible. Ancient nations often believed their military might made them godlike or unstoppable. The psalmist appeals to God to humble these arrogant powers and remind them of their finite, human nature.
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