Psalms 59:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But I will sing about your power; yes, I will sing loudly about your mercy in the morning, because you have been my protection and safe place when I was in trouble.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that he will joyfully praise God's power and mercy because God has been his protector and refuge during difficult times.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David during a time when King Saul had sent men to watch David's house and kill him, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 19:11. David wrote this as a prayer for deliverance from his enemies who were actively hunting him. The mention of singing 'in the morning' likely refers to the joy that comes after surviving a night of danger.

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