KJV ORIGINAL
Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have given him everything his heart longed for, and you haven't held back anything he asked for with his words. Selah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates how God has generously answered someone's deepest prayers and desires without holding anything back.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written by David or about David as king of Israel, celebrating God's faithfulness in answering the king's prayers for victory and blessing. The psalm reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel's monarchy, where the king's success was seen as evidence of God's favor on the entire nation.
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