Psalms 69:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't turn your face away from me, your servant; I'm in serious trouble, so please answer me quickly.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is desperately asking God not to ignore him during his crisis and to respond to his prayer right away.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 69 is attributed to King David and is a lament psalm where he expresses deep distress and cries out to God for deliverance amid personal enemies and hardships. In the historical context of ancient Israel, David often faced real threats, such as persecution from King Saul and internal conflicts, which made these pleas for God's immediate help a common theme in his writings. This verse specifically reflects David's urgent plea during such times of trouble, emphasizing his dependence on God's responsiveness.

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