KJV ORIGINAL
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have filled my heart with joy—more joy than people have when their grain harvest is abundant and their wine is plentiful.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that God has given him deeper joy than even the happiness that comes from material prosperity and abundance.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, grain and wine represented the peak of material blessing and prosperity—these were signs of a successful harvest and God's favor. David is contrasting the temporary happiness that comes from material abundance with the lasting joy that comes from God's presence and blessing.
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