(69-5) Orang-orang yang membenci aku tanpa alasan lebih banyak dari pada rambut di kepalaku; terlalu besar jumlah orang-orang yang hendak membinasakan aku, yang memusuhi aku tanpa sebab; aku dipaksa untuk mengembalikan apa yang tidak kurampas.
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The verse describes someone who is being unfairly hated and attacked by many people. The speaker feels overwhelmed by the number of enemies and their wrongful accusations, yet he remains innocent and vows to restore what he did not take.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if you had so many friends who suddenly became mean to you for no reason at all, and you had to count all their hair to see how many there were. That's how many people were being mean to the person in this verse, but he promised to make things right, even though he didn't do anything wrong.
Latar belakang sejarah
Psalm 69 was written by David, likely when he faced opposition from King Saul and others. It reflects a time when prophets and leaders faced persecution and slander despite their innocence.
Penerapan hari ini
In modern times, think of a person who is falsely accused at work. They might face many critics and unfair treatment, but they can remain steadfast in their integrity and work to clear their name.