KJV ORIGINAL
O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Guard my life and rescue me; don't let me be put to shame, because I put my trust in you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is asking God to protect him and not let him be embarrassed or defeated because he has chosen to trust in God completely.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time of personal danger or distress when enemies were threatening him. In ancient Israel, being 'put to shame' meant more than embarrassment—it often meant public disgrace, defeat, or having one's reputation destroyed. David is expressing his complete dependence on God's protection in the face of real threats.
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