Psalms 119:107 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I am suffering greatly: give me new life, O LORD, just as you promised in your word.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is crying out to God in deep pain, asking Him to restore and renew their life according to His promises.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, an acrostic poem likely written by King David or another Israelite during times of personal or national hardship, such as exile or persecution. In this verse, the psalmist expresses profound suffering, possibly from physical illness, oppression, or spiritual trials common in ancient Israel, and pleads for God to revive him based on divine promises in the Scriptures. The term "quicken" reflects a biblical plea for spiritual or physical renewal, emphasizing reliance on God's unchanging word.

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