By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.
You have supported me from the time I was in my mother's womb. You are the one who brought me safely out of my mother's body at birth. I will praise you constantly.
The writer is acknowledging that God has been caring for and protecting him from the very beginning of his life, even before he was born, which fills him with continuous gratitude and praise.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to an elderly person (possibly David in his later years) reflecting on God's faithfulness throughout his entire lifetime. In ancient Hebrew culture, people understood that God's care began even before birth, seeing Him as the divine midwife who safely delivered babies. The psalmist is looking back over many decades of God's protection and provision.
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