KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD has disciplined me severely, but he has not handed me over to death.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer acknowledges that God has allowed painful correction in his life, but is grateful that God hasn't abandoned him to complete destruction.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during Israel's return from Babylonian exile or after a military victory. The psalmist reflects on how God's discipline, though painful, was ultimately for restoration rather than destruction. This verse captures the biblical understanding that God's correction comes from love, not abandonment.
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