KJV ORIGINAL
Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Wake up and take action for my case! Fight for what's right for me, my God and my Lord.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urgently asking God to actively defend him and fight for justice in his situation.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a psalm where David is calling on God for help against enemies who are falsely accusing him and seeking to harm him. In ancient Israel, people often brought their legal disputes and personal conflicts before God, viewing Him as the ultimate judge who would vindicate the innocent and punish wrongdoers.
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