KJV ORIGINAL
They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They band together to attack good people and condemn innocent people to death.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how wicked people join forces to harm righteous individuals and even put innocent people to death.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 94 is a prayer for God's justice against oppressive rulers and corrupt judges who abuse their power. In ancient Israel, as in many societies, the wealthy and powerful often conspired against the poor and righteous, using corrupt legal systems to condemn innocent people. The psalmist is crying out against this systematic injustice where evil people work together to destroy those who live righteously.
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