KJV ORIGINAL
O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
O my soul, you have said to the LORD, 'You are my Lord; my goodness does not benefit you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging that God is his Lord and recognizing that his own goodness doesn't add anything to God or benefit God in any way.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and is considered a Messianic psalm, often interpreted as pointing to Christ. David is expressing his complete dependence on God and recognizing God's self-sufficiency. In ancient Near Eastern culture, it was common for people to believe their good deeds could somehow benefit or obligate their gods, but David understands that the true God needs nothing from humans.
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