KJV ORIGINAL
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When I was in trouble, I called out to the LORD and cried to my God. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry reached his ears.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that when we cry out to God in our times of trouble, He hears us and responds from heaven.
📚 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 how God faithfully answered his prayers during the most desperate moments of his life. The 'temple' likely refers to God's heavenly dwelling, as Solomon's temple had not yet been built.
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