Laat hen beschaamd en te zamen schaamrood worden, die zich in mijn kwaad verblijden; laat hen met schaamte en schande bekleed worden, die zich tegen mij groot maken.
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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.
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.