KJV ORIGINAL
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When I called out to you, you answered me and gave me strength deep in my heart.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is thanking God for answering his prayers and giving him inner strength when he needed it most.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time of personal difficulty or national crisis when he desperately needed God's help. In ancient Israel, calling out to God in distress was a common practice, and this verse reflects the personal relationship between the king and his God. The strengthening 'in the soul' refers to the Hebrew concept of inner fortitude that comes from divine intervention.
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