KJV ORIGINAL
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to me when I call out to you, God who makes me right! You have given me relief when I was in trouble; be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God, remembering how God helped him before, and asking for God's mercy and attention to his current prayer.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to King David, likely written during a time of personal crisis or political turmoil. The phrase 'God of my righteousness' suggests David is appealing to God based on their covenant relationship, not his own merit. Ancient Israelites believed God was intimately involved in defending the righteous and delivering them from their enemies.
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