KJV ORIGINAL
LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
LORD, how much longer will evil people succeed? How much longer will the wicked celebrate their victories?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God in frustration, asking how much longer evil people will seem to win and get away with their wrongdoing.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time when Israel was suffering under oppression, possibly during the exile or under foreign rule. The psalmist is witnessing injustice and corruption going unpunished while righteous people suffer. This reflects the common human experience of seeing evil appear to prosper while good people struggle.
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