KJV ORIGINAL
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My soul waits for the Lord more eagerly than guards wait for the morning to come. Yes, more than guards wait for the morning to come.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing how desperately and eagerly he waits for God - even more than night watchmen long for dawn to end their shift.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during Israel's exile or another period of national distress. Night watchmen in ancient times had to stay alert through dangerous, dark hours, eagerly anticipating dawn when their difficult duty would end and safety would return.
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