KJV ORIGINAL
Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Bring us back to you, O God who saves us, and stop being angry with us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to restore their relationship with Him and to end His righteous anger toward their sin.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile, when they were struggling to rebuild their nation and relationship with God. The people recognized that God's anger toward their disobedience had led to their punishment and exile, and now they were pleading for His forgiveness and restoration.
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