Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så dere en tyv, slo dere følge med ham. Traff dere en kar som ville finne en dame å ligge med, så ble dere med ham. Dere bruker munnen deres til ondskap, og tungen til å spinne svik. Dere sitter og snakker stygt om broren deres og klandrer deres egen mors sønn. Dette har dere gjort. Jeg tidde, og derfor tenkte dere at Jeg var som dere. Men Jeg skal straffe dere og la dere få et klart bilde av hvordan ting henger sammen.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Psalms 50:18 says that you agreed with a thief and were involved with adulterers. It's part of a larger message from God about the consequences of not living righteously.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're at the playground and you see your friend taking a toy without asking. If you help him or don't say anything, you're part of the wrong action, just like this verse tells us.
Historical Background
Psalms 50 was written by Asaph, a Levite and a singer in the Temple, around 1000-900 BCE. The psalm was addressed to the people of Israel, highlighting God's expectations and warning against hypocrisy and wickedness.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, if you see a colleague taking credit for someone else's work and you stay silent, you're supporting dishonesty. This verse reminds us to stand up for what's right.