KJV ORIGINAL
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does amazing and wonderful things.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring praise to God for being the only one who performs truly wonderful and miraculous works.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes Psalm 72, which is traditionally attributed to Solomon and describes the reign of an ideal king. The psalm begins as a prayer for the king but transitions into praise for God's ultimate sovereignty. This doxology (praise formula) marks the end of Book II of the Psalms and emphasizes that only God can accomplish the perfect justice and peace described throughout the psalm.
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