KJV ORIGINAL
Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen, you kings; pay attention, you rulers; I myself will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is boldly declaring that she will praise God publicly, calling even the most powerful leaders to listen to her song of worship.
📚 Historical Context
This is from Deborah's victory song after Israel defeated the Canaanite army led by Sisera. Deborah was both a prophetess and judge who led Israel during a time when they were oppressed by King Jabin. Her song celebrates God's deliverance and serves as a public testimony to surrounding nations about the power of Israel's God.
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