KJV ORIGINAL
Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who truly understands the power of your anger? Your wrath matches the reverence and respect you deserve.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that God's anger is so powerful and fearsome that no one can fully grasp its intensity, and it corresponds to how awesome and worthy of respect God truly is.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a prayer attributed to Moses, reflecting on human mortality and God's eternal nature. It was written during Israel's wilderness wanderings, when the people experienced God's discipline for their disobedience. The psalm contemplates both God's justice and the brevity of human life in contrast to God's eternal presence.
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