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Psalms 30:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

When things were going well for me, I said, 'Nothing will ever shake me or bring me down.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is admitting that when life was good, he became overconfident and thought his success would last forever.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time of reflection on God's faithfulness through various seasons of his life. David had experienced both great prosperity as king and devastating setbacks, giving him perspective on how quickly circumstances can change. The phrase reflects the human tendency to forget our dependence on God when things are going well.

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