KJV ORIGINAL
They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They kill widows and foreigners, and murder orphans.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing the cruelty of wicked people who harm society's most vulnerable members - those without protection or support.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, widows, foreigners, and orphans had no legal protectors and were completely dependent on the community's mercy for survival. God's law specifically commanded His people to protect these vulnerable groups, making violence against them particularly evil. This psalm was likely written during a time when corrupt leaders or foreign oppressors were abusing their power.
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