KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD is alive; and blessed be my rock; and may the God who is my rock of salvation be lifted up high.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is declaring that God is alive and praising Him as his unshakeable foundation and the source of his rescue.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's song of praise after God delivered him from all his enemies, including King Saul who had pursued him for years. David uses the metaphor of God as a 'rock' - something solid, unmovable, and reliable in a land where rocky fortresses provided security and refuge. This song appears almost identically in Psalm 18, showing how central this praise was to David's faith.
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