Psalms 118:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I will praise you because you have heard me and have become my salvation.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing heartfelt gratitude to God for listening to their prayers and providing deliverance.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 118 is a song of thanksgiving that was likely sung during religious festivals and temple worship in ancient Israel. This verse represents a personal testimony of someone who has experienced God's rescue from trouble or distress. The psalm was traditionally used during Passover celebrations and other times when the community remembered God's faithfulness.

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