KJV ORIGINAL
Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You who respect and honor the LORD, put your trust in the LORD: he is your help and your shield.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is encouraging those who reverence God to place their complete trust in Him, because He will help and protect them.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when Israel was surrounded by nations that mocked their faith and questioned where their God was. The psalmist is responding to these taunts by affirming God's faithfulness and calling different groups of people to trust in the LORD rather than in idols.
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