KJV ORIGINAL
Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is offering his whole being—his heart, mind, and spirit—to God in prayer and worship.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to King David, likely written during a time of personal distress or national crisis. In ancient Hebrew culture, the 'soul' represented the entire inner person—emotions, will, and spiritual essence. Lifting up one's soul to God was a gesture of complete surrender and trust, similar to raising one's hands in worship or prayer.
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