KJV ORIGINAL
Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Lord, I cry out to you: hurry to help me; listen to my voice when I call out to you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is desperately calling out to God, asking Him to quickly come and listen to their urgent prayer.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 141 is attributed to King David and is a heartfelt prayer for protection during times of danger, likely composed amid personal threats from enemies. In the historical context of ancient Israel, David frequently faced adversaries like Saul or Absalom, making such urgent pleas to God a common expression of faith and dependence. This reflects the broader biblical narrative where individuals turned to God in distress as their ultimate refuge and helper.
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