KJV ORIGINAL
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even young lions go without food and become hungry, but those who seek the LORD will never lack anything good.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that while even the strongest creatures can go hungry, God will provide everything good for those who earnestly seek Him.
📚 Historical Context
David wrote this psalm after escaping from King Saul by pretending to be insane before Achish, king of Gath. In ancient times, lions represented ultimate strength and power, yet even they could face scarcity. David contrasts this with God's faithful provision for His people.
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