KJV ORIGINAL
Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
To you, O my strength, I will sing: for God is my protector, and the God who shows me mercy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that he will praise God because God is his source of strength, protection, and mercy.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David during a time when King Saul had sent men to watch David's house in order to kill him. David had to escape through a window when Saul's soldiers surrounded his home. In this moment of danger and vulnerability, David turns to God as his ultimate source of security and strength.
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