KJV ORIGINAL
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I waited patiently for the LORD, and he turned his attention to me and listened to my cry for help.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing how God responded to his patient waiting by listening to his desperate prayers.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time of personal crisis or national difficulty. In ancient Israel, crying out to God during times of trouble was a common practice, and the concept of waiting patiently for divine intervention was central to Hebrew faith. The imagery of God 'inclining' or bending down suggests the personal, caring nature of God's response to human need.
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