Psalms 34:16

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

L'Eternel tourne sa face contre les méchants, Pour retrancher de la terre leur souvenir.

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse from Psalms says that God's attention is against those who do evil things, and He will make sure that they are forgotten on earth. King David wrote this verse expressing the consequences of doing evil.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a friend who always does mean things. One day, a teacher sees this and decides to make sure that no one remembers the mean things your friend did. That's kind of like what this verse is saying about God and people who do bad things.

Contexte historique

King David wrote this Psalm during his reign in Jerusalem. He often wrote about his experiences and how God was with him through his challenges. This verse reflects a time when he would have witnessed the consequences of evil actions within society.

Application pour aujourd'hui

If someone at work is always being mean or dishonest, and they eventually lose their job and are no longer remembered for their bad behavior, this could reflect the idea in the verse. It suggests that evil actions have consequences.

Thèmes

• justice
• evil
• consequences
• forgotten
• divine intervention
• righteousness

Versets liés

• Proverbs 10:29
• 1 Peter 3:12
• Psalm 18:25
• Proverbs 15:29
• Romans 2:5-6

Questions fréquentes

Who wrote Psalm 34?

King David wrote Psalm 34, likely during his reign in Jerusalem.

What does it mean when it says 'the face of the LORD is against them'?

It means that God is actively opposed to those who do evil, showing His disapproval and intent to deal with their actions.

Can you explain what 'to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth' means?

This phrase means that God will ensure that those who do evil will be forgotten, as if their memory is erased from the earth.

How can this verse help us in our daily lives?

This verse can remind us of the consequences of our actions and encourage us to choose good over evil.