KJV ORIGINAL
Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't stay silent, O God whom I praise;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urgently asking God not to remain quiet but to respond and act in their situation.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 109 is a psalm attributed to King David, written during a period of intense personal distress and betrayal, likely reflecting real-life experiences of persecution or unjust accusations. In this verse, David urgently appeals to God, whom he praises as his protector, to intervene and not remain silent amidst his troubles. This fits into the broader genre of lament psalms in the Bible, where individuals express raw emotions and seek divine help.
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