Psalms 14:4

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

যিসকলে দুষ্টতাৰ কার্য কৰে, তেওঁলোক কি ইমানেই জ্ঞানশূন্য যে, মানুহে নিজৰ আহাৰ খোৱাৰ নিচিনাকৈ তেওঁলোকে মোৰ লোকসকলক খাই পেলায় আৰু তেওঁলোকে যিহোৱাৰ ওচৰত প্ৰাৰ্থনাও নকৰে?”

What Does This Mean?

This verse, part of a Psalm, questions if evil people truly lack understanding. It describes how these evildoers harm the faithful as easily as one eats food, and they don't even acknowledge God. The speaker seems to be someone who is deeply concerned about the unjust treatment of God's people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're eating your favorite sandwich, and you don't stop to say thank you for the food or the people who made it. This verse is like saying, 'Do bad people really not know any better? They hurt God's people as if it's as easy as eating a sandwich, but they never think to thank or ask for help from God.'

Historical Background

Psalms 14:4 is from the Psalms, traditionally attributed to David, written around 1000 BC. This Psalm reflects a time of conflict where the faithful were being oppressed by those who rejected God's ways. The audience would have been the people of Israel, facing the reality of living under the threat of those who acted against God.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where a workplace bully consistently undermines colleagues without remorse. They harm others as casually as they might eat lunch, showing no awareness or care for the impact of their actions. This verse reminds us to seek God's guidance and strength when facing such situations.

Topics

• justice
• evil
• faith
• oppression
• prayer
• rebellion

Related Verses

• Proverbs 14:9
• Jeremiah 5:26
• Matthew 7:6
• 1 Peter 2:12
• Romans 3:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'eat up my people as they eat bread?'

It means the evildoers harm the faithful as casually and easily as one might eat a meal, showing how they lack concern for the suffering of others.

Why do they not call upon the LORD?

The verse suggests that those who act in evil ways either do not believe in God or choose to ignore God's presence, showing a willful rejection of divine guidance.

How should we respond to those who harm others without regard for God?

We should seek God's wisdom and strength, trusting in His justice and protection, and strive to be peacemakers and advocates for those who are oppressed.

Is this verse only about ancient times or does it apply today?

While written in ancient times, the principles in Psalms 14:4 are timeless and apply to any situation where people face injustice from those who disregard God's moral standards.