KJV ORIGINAL
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I believed, so I spoke out: I was deeply troubled and suffering.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that even when going through intense suffering, his faith compelled him to keep speaking and testifying about God.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is likely written during or after the Babylonian exile, when the Jewish people faced severe persecution and displacement. The psalmist reflects on maintaining faith during times of overwhelming hardship and affliction. This verse specifically shows how genuine belief motivates honest expression, even when that expression includes acknowledging deep pain.
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