KJV ORIGINAL
O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
O Lord my God, I called out to you, and you healed me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing gratitude to God for answering his desperate prayer and bringing healing to his life.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 30 is attributed to King David and is believed to have been written during a time of personal distress, such as an illness or a threat to his life, possibly connected to the dedication of the temple. In the biblical narrative, David frequently turned to God in prayer during crises, and this verse expresses his gratitude for divine intervention and healing. This reflects the ancient Israelite custom of using psalms as songs of praise and supplication to God for deliverance.
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