KJV ORIGINAL
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He heals those who are heartbroken and bandages their wounds.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is like a gentle doctor who heals people's broken hearts and carefully tends to their emotional wounds.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon, when they were rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple. The community had experienced tremendous trauma, loss, and heartbreak during their captivity. The psalmist is celebrating God's faithfulness in restoring not just their city, but their broken spirits as well.
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