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Psalms 50:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Call out to me when you're in trouble, and I will rescue you. Then you will honor and praise me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that when we cry out to Him during difficult times, He will come to our rescue, and our response should be to give Him praise and honor.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 50 is attributed to Asaph, a chief musician in King David's court during the time of the Israelite monarchy, and it presents God as a judge calling His people to account for their worship and obedience. In this verse, God promises to deliver those who call on Him in times of trouble, emphasizing the covenant relationship where Israel is expected to rely on divine help rather than empty rituals. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His promises amid the nation's spiritual unfaithfulness.

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