KJV ORIGINAL
He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He trusted in the LORD to rescue him—so let the LORD rescue him now, since he claimed to delight in God!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is quoting the mocking words of enemies who are challenging God to save someone who trusted in Him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and describes intense suffering and mockery. The enemies are sarcastically challenging God to prove His care by delivering the sufferer. This verse is notably quoted in the New Testament as being fulfilled when people mocked Jesus on the cross.
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