KJV ORIGINAL
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And I said, 'Oh, if only I had wings like a dove! Then I could fly away and find peace.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing a deep longing to escape from his troubles and find a place of peace and safety.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is traditionally attributed to David during a time of great distress, possibly when his son Absalom rebelled against him or when he was betrayed by close friends. The dove was a common symbol in ancient Israel representing peace, gentleness, and the ability to find safe refuge in high places like cliffs and rocks.
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