KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD is alive! Blessed be my rock, and let the God who saves me be lifted up high!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is celebrating that God is alive and declaring praise for God as his foundation and savior.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and appears to be written after God delivered him from his enemies, particularly King Saul who pursued him. David uses the metaphor of God as a 'rock' - a common image in Hebrew poetry representing strength, stability, and protection in a land where rocky fortresses provided security.
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