Psalms 28:3

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

যিসকল দুষ্ট, যিসকলে দুষ্টতাৰ কার্য কৰি ফুৰে, যিসকলে চুবুৰীয়াৰ লগত মুখেৰে শান্তিৰ কথা কয়, অথচ অন্তঃকৰনত দুষ্ট ইচ্ছা পুহি ৰাখে, সেইসকলৰ লগত তুমি মোক টানি নিনিবা।

What Does This Mean?

This verse is a prayer asking God not to be led away with the wicked who pretend to be friendly but have evil intentions. The speaker is asking for protection from those who are deceitful. The key message is the need for God's guidance to avoid the influence of deceitful people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing with friends and one of them says they're your buddy but secretly they want to take your toys. This verse is like asking a grown-up to help you stay away from friends like that and keep you safe.

Historical Background

Psalms 28:3 was written by David, likely during his reign as king in ancient Israel. It reflects a context where David prays for God's protection against those who appear friendly but are actually plotting against him.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where someone at work or in a social circle pretends to be a friend but is actually planning to sabotage your efforts. It reminds us to seek divine guidance in navigating such tricky relationships.

Topics

• prayer
• protection
• deception
• trust
• sin
• community

Related Verses

• Psalms 15:3
• Proverbs 26:24
• Matthew 7:15
• Romans 16:18
• 2 Corinthians 11:13

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do people pretend to be friendly?

People often pretend to be friendly to gain trust or to conceal their true intentions, which can range from personal gain to causing harm to others.

How can I identify deceitful people?

Deceitful people might show inconsistencies between what they say and what they do, often have hidden motives, and can be overly friendly to the point of suspicion.

What does it mean to 'speak peace but have mischief in their hearts'?

It means someone pretends to be peaceful and friendly on the surface but actually harbors ill intentions or plans to harm others.

How can I apply this verse in my daily life?

You can apply this verse by seeking God's guidance to discern the true intentions of others and to avoid being influenced by deceitful people, thereby staying true to your values and faith.