KJV ORIGINAL
Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Give me life according to your unfailing love, so that I can obey what you have spoken.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to renew his life through God's love so he can follow God's commands.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is an extended poem celebrating God's law and word. The psalmist was likely writing during a time of personal difficulty or spiritual dryness, seeking God's renewal. In Hebrew culture, 'lovingkindness' (hesed) referred to God's covenant loyalty and steadfast love toward His people.
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