KJV ORIGINAL
But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But justice will return to what is right and fair, and all those who have honest hearts will support it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing confidence that true justice will eventually prevail, and good-hearted people will rally behind it.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time when Israel was experiencing oppression or corrupt leadership, possibly during the exile or under foreign rule. The psalmist is crying out against injustice and corrupt judges who were taking advantage of the vulnerable. This verse comes as a declaration of hope that God will restore proper justice to the land.
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