KJV ORIGINAL
For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
With your help, I have charged through enemy armies; with my God's strength, I have jumped over walls.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God's power enables him to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and defeat overwhelming enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and likely reflects his experiences as a warrior king facing numerous military challenges. In ancient warfare, breaking through enemy lines and scaling fortified walls were considered nearly impossible feats that required divine intervention. David is crediting God for his military victories against overwhelming odds.
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