KJV ORIGINAL
Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even so, God paid attention to their suffering when he heard them crying out for help.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is always listening and responds with care when his people cry out to him in their pain.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 106, which recounts Israel's history of rebellion and God's faithful responses. The psalmist is reflecting on how throughout Israel's wilderness wanderings and periods of disobedience, God consistently heard their cries and delivered them from their troubles. This pattern of Israel's unfaithfulness followed by God's merciful intervention repeats throughout the Old Testament.
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