KJV ORIGINAL
It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God is the one who saves kings and rescues David, his servant, from the deadly sword.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God is the ultimate source of salvation and protection, even for kings and leaders like David.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, who experienced God's protection throughout his life as both a shepherd and king. David faced many enemies who sought to kill him, from Goliath to King Saul to various military opponents. The 'hurtful sword' refers to the many battles and assassination attempts David survived through God's intervention.
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