KJV ORIGINAL
Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Please, LORD, rescue me! LORD, hurry to help me!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urgently asking God to come quickly and save him from his troubles.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time of personal crisis or danger. In ancient Israel, people regularly called upon God for deliverance from enemies, illness, or other life-threatening situations. The repetition of 'LORD' emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and His people.
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