KJV ORIGINAL
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Be lifted up high, LORD, in your own strength! We will sing songs and praise your power.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling for God to be honored and celebrated for His mighty strength, promising to worship Him through songs of praise.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written by King David as a royal psalm celebrating God's blessing on the king and nation. It would have been used in worship at the temple, possibly during ceremonies celebrating military victories or coronations. The emphasis on God's strength and power reflects Israel's understanding that their success came from divine blessing rather than human might.
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