KJV ORIGINAL
They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They cried out for help, but no one came to save them. Even when they called out to the LORD, he did not answer them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how God's enemies called for help in their time of need, but found no rescue—not even from God himself.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 18, which is David's song of praise after God delivered him from his enemies, including King Saul. David is describing how his enemies, who had opposed God's chosen king, found themselves without help when they faced defeat. The psalm celebrates God's faithfulness to David while showing the consequences faced by those who fought against God's purposes.
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