KJV ORIGINAL
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My soul deeply yearns and even grows weak with longing for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my body cry out for the living God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing an intense, almost overwhelming desire to be in God's presence - so strong that it affects both their emotions and physical being.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written by someone who was separated from the temple in Jerusalem, possibly during exile or while traveling. The 'courts of the LORD' refers to the temple courtyards where people would gather to worship and encounter God's presence. In ancient Israel, the temple was seen as the primary place where God dwelled among His people.
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