KJV ORIGINAL
Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But please listen to your servant's prayer and his request, O LORD my God. Please hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying to you today.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Solomon is humbly asking God to listen to his prayer and pay attention to his heartfelt requests.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's dedication prayer for the newly built temple in Jerusalem. Solomon is addressing God during the temple's consecration ceremony, acknowledging his role as God's servant while asking for divine attention to his prayers. This prayer establishes the temple as a place where God would hear the prayers of His people.
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