KJV ORIGINAL
Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let your loving kindness come to me, O Lord, and your salvation too, just as you promised in your word.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to show him mercy and save him, trusting in God's promises.
📚 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 psalmist repeatedly expresses dependence on God's word as a source of hope and guidance during difficult times.
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