KJV ORIGINAL
Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to my voice because of your unfailing love: O LORD, give me new life according to your justice.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to hear their prayer because of His faithful love, and to restore their life according to His righteous ways.
📚 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. It was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when the Jewish people were struggling to maintain their faith and identity. The psalm expresses deep devotion to God's teachings during a time of spiritual and physical hardship.
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