KJV ORIGINAL
Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He gives great victories to his king and shows faithful love to his chosen one—to David and his descendants forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God promises to give great victories to his chosen king David and to show faithful love to David's family line forever.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes Psalm 18, which celebrates God's deliverance of King David from his enemies, particularly from King Saul who pursued him. David wrote this psalm after God had established him securely on Israel's throne and given him victory over his foes. The reference to David's 'seed' (descendants) points to God's covenant promise that David's royal line would continue forever, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
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