KJV ORIGINAL
O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My God, I cry out to you during the day, but you don't seem to hear me. I call out to you at night too, and I never stop praying.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing deep anguish because they feel like God isn't listening to their desperate prayers, even though they cry out to Him constantly, day and night.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is traditionally attributed to King David during a time of intense suffering and persecution. Many scholars believe it was written when David was facing life-threatening circumstances, possibly while being pursued by enemies or during a serious illness. The psalm is also considered prophetic, as Jesus quoted from it while on the cross.
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