KJV ORIGINAL
Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let your loving kindness, O LORD, be with us, just as we put our trust and hope in you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to show mercy and love that matches the level of trust they place in Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes Psalm 33, which was likely written during Israel's monarchy period as a song of praise celebrating God's sovereignty and faithfulness. The psalm was used in temple worship, where the community would gather to sing about God's power in creation and His care for His people. This final verse serves as a prayer request, asking God to respond to their worship with His continued mercy.
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