Psalms 55:19 Meaning and Explanation
“God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.”
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The Context of Psalms 55:19
The psalm contrasts God's eternal stability with the wicked's spiritual rigidity.
What Does Psalms 55:19 Mean?
God's hearing of the psalmist's prayer leads to affliction on the wicked. The phrase he that abideth of old refers to God's eternal nature—the God who has endured since ancient times will act in judgment. This is a reassurance that the psalmist calls on an unchanging, reliable power.
The wicked have no changes means they remain fixed in wickedness, unable or unwilling to repent or transform. Because they reject change and repentance, they also reject the fear of God. Their judgment is self-determined by their hardened hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 55:19
What does Psalms 55:19 mean?
God will judge the wicked, and their stubborn refusal to change leads to their downfall.
What is the context of Psalms 55:19?
The psalm contrasts God's eternal stability with the wicked's spiritual rigidity.