KJV ORIGINAL
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then you spoke in a vision to your holy one, and said, 'I have placed help upon someone who is mighty; I have lifted up one chosen from among the people.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He has chosen and empowered a mighty leader from among His people to provide help and deliverance.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to God's promise to raise up King David as Israel's chosen ruler. The 'vision' likely refers to the prophet Samuel's divine revelation when God directed him to anoint David as king. This psalm celebrates God's covenant with David and his royal line, which the Israelites believed would culminate in the Messiah.
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