KJV ORIGINAL
Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look at me and show me mercy, just as You always do for those who love Your name.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to look at him with compassion and treat him with the same kindness God shows to all who truly love Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is an elaborate poem celebrating God's law and word. The psalmist writes as someone who is struggling or in distress, appealing to God's consistent character of showing mercy to His faithful followers. In ancient Israel, 'loving God's name' meant more than emotion—it represented complete devotion, reverence, and obedience to who God is.
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