Psalms 59:15

King James Version (1769)

15 Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.
Untruth

This verse is often misinterpreted as endorsing personal revenge or petty cursing of enemies, reducing David's prophetic imprecation to human spite rather than a biblically grounded plea for God's justice against implacable persecutors; it is not a model for harboring grudges but a vivid depiction of the self-defeating nature of wickedness, where insatiable greed ensures the wicked remain restless and unsatisfied under divine sovereignty, regardless of temporary gains.

Truth

Psalm 59:15 portrays the wicked enemies of David, likened to prowling dogs, as destined to wander restlessly at night in search of food, growling in dissatisfaction even if fed, symbolizing the divine judgment that leaves the unrighteous perpetually unfulfilled and agitated despite their pursuits, in stark contrast to the peace and provision experienced by those who trust in God, emphasizing the futility of opposing His anointed.

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