KJV ORIGINAL
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You won't need to fear the plague that spreads in darkness, or the destruction that strikes in broad daylight.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God's people don't need to fear disasters whether they come secretly or openly.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when ancient peoples faced constant threats from diseases, warfare, and natural disasters. Plagues often spread mysteriously 'in darkness,' while military attacks typically came 'at noonday' when armies could see to fight. The psalmist is contrasting hidden dangers with obvious ones.
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