KJV ORIGINAL
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My mouth will speak words of wisdom, and the thoughts I meditate on in my heart will be filled with understanding.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is promising to share wisdom and understanding that comes from deep, heartfelt reflection.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by the sons of Korah, a group of Levitical musicians and temple servants. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature was highly valued, and teachers would often begin their instruction by declaring their intent to share wisdom and understanding with their audience.
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