Psalms 119:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Be generous and kind to me, your servant, so that I may live and obey your word.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking God to bless him abundantly so he can have the strength and ability to follow God's commands.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is entirely devoted to praising God's law and word. It was likely written during or after Israel's exile in Babylon, when the people were rediscovering the importance of God's written instructions. The psalmist sees himself as God's servant, expressing the Hebrew understanding that true freedom comes through serving the Lord.

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