KJV ORIGINAL
For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
We are worn down by your anger, and your fury fills us with anxiety and fear.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging that God's anger against human sin has left people feeling exhausted and deeply troubled.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to Moses and reflects on the frailty of human life in contrast to God's eternal nature. It was likely written during Israel's wilderness wandering, when the people faced God's judgment for their disobedience and saw an entire generation die in the desert. The verse captures the weight of living under divine displeasure due to sin.
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