KJV ORIGINAL
O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Please turn to me and show me mercy; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your female servant.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God for mercy, strength, and salvation, identifying himself as God's faithful servant.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, who often referred to himself as God's servant throughout his life as shepherd, warrior, and king. The phrase 'son of your handmaid' was a humble way of saying he was born into God's service, similar to how children of household servants belonged to the master's household from birth.
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