KJV ORIGINAL
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will call out to the LORD, who deserves all praise: and he will save me from my enemies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that he will pray to God, who deserves worship, and trusts that God will protect him from those who want to harm him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and reflects his experiences as both a fugitive from King Saul and later as a king facing military threats. David wrote this after God delivered him from his enemies, including Saul who had hunted him for years. The psalm celebrates God's faithfulness in protecting David through many dangerous situations.
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