KJV ORIGINAL
Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to my words, O LORD, and pay attention to my thoughts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to listen carefully to both what he's saying out loud and what he's thinking in his heart.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 5 is attributed to King David and is part of the book of Psalms, a collection of songs and prayers used in ancient Israelite worship. In this verse, David urgently calls on God to listen to his spoken words and inner reflections, likely during a time of personal distress or conflict with enemies. This reflects the broader cultural practice in ancient Israel where individuals expressed their pleas to God as a means of seeking divine intervention and protection.
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