KJV ORIGINAL
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD watches over those who do what's right, and he listens when they call out to him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is always watching over good people and ready to hear them when they pray or cry for help.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 34 is attributed to David and was likely written after he escaped from King Saul by pretending to be insane before the Philistine king Achish, as described in 1 Samuel 21. In this psalm, David expresses gratitude for God's protection during his time of fear and vulnerability, emphasizing how the Lord cares for those who trust in Him. The verse specifically assures the righteous that God is attentive to their plight in a world full of dangers and adversaries.
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