KJV ORIGINAL
They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They called out to you, and you rescued them: they put their trust in you, and were not disappointed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse reminds us that those who trusted God in the past found Him faithful - He rescued them and never let them down.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 22 is traditionally attributed to King David and begins with the famous words later quoted by Jesus on the cross. In this section, David is reflecting on how God's people throughout history have consistently found God to be trustworthy and reliable. The psalm moves from deep anguish to remembering God's faithfulness to previous generations of believers.
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