KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let the LORD be the judge between you and me. May he see what's happening, defend my case, and rescue me from your power.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is asking God to be the judge in his conflict with Saul and to protect him from Saul's attacks.
📚 Historical Context
David spoke these words to King Saul after sparing his life in a cave, even though Saul was hunting him to kill him. David had the perfect opportunity to kill Saul but chose not to, instead cutting off a piece of Saul's robe to prove he could have harmed him but didn't. This demonstrates David's respect for God's anointed king despite Saul's unjust persecution.
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