Ewe 1913 (Biblia alo Ŋɔŋlɔ Kɔkɔe La Le Eʋegbe Me 1913)
Ŋu nekpe amesiwo le dzidzɔ kpɔm le nye dzɔgbevɔ̃e ŋu la, eye woƒe mo netsi dã: vlododo kple ŋukpe nenyẽ tsyɔ amesiwo le asi ƒum akɔ ɖe ŋunye la!
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, the psalmist is asking for God to bring shame upon those who rejoice at his misfortune. The key message is about the consequences faced by those who take pleasure in another's pain.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your friends, and some of them are happy when you fall and hurt your knee. This verse is like asking for those friends to feel bad and embarrassed for being happy when you got hurt.
Historical Background
This verse is from Psalms, written by David, a king and poet in ancient Israel. It reflects a time when enemies could take pleasure in someone's pain, and David is asking God to bring justice.
Living It Out Today
Imagine a colleague who is happy when you fail at work. This verse encourages us to pray for God's justice and to not take pleasure in others' misfortunes, but instead to show compassion and forgiveness.