Psalms 31:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But I trust in you, LORD: I said, 'You are my God.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring their complete trust in God and acknowledging Him as their personal God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David and was likely written during a time of intense persecution, possibly when he was fleeing from King Saul or facing other enemies. David wrote many psalms while experiencing betrayal, fear, and isolation, yet consistently returned to expressions of faith and trust in God.

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