KJV ORIGINAL
I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will call on the LORD, who deserves all praise: and He will save me from my enemies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God is worthy of praise and will rescue him when he calls out for help against his enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of David's song of praise after God delivered him from all his enemies, including King Saul who had pursued him for years. David is reflecting on God's faithfulness throughout his life as both a shepherd and king. This song appears almost identically in Psalm 18, showing how important this declaration of God's deliverance was to David.
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