KJV ORIGINAL
My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My soul clings to the dust: give me life according to your word.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is feeling spiritually low and lifeless, asking God to revive him through His promises.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is an elaborate poem celebrating God's law and word. The psalmist is likely experiencing a period of spiritual dryness, depression, or discouragement where he feels disconnected from God. In Hebrew culture, 'dust' often symbolized mortality, humility, and spiritual lowness.
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