KJV ORIGINAL
He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He will fulfill the desires of those who respect and honor him: he will also hear their cry for help, and he will rescue them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God promises to fulfill the desires and answer the prayers of those who honor and respect him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 145, one of David's praise psalms that celebrates God's greatness and faithfulness. In ancient Israel, 'fearing God' meant having deep reverence and respect for him, not being afraid of him. David wrote this as a testimony of God's character based on his own experiences and observations of how God cares for his people.
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