KJV ORIGINAL
Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to my words, O LORD, and pay attention to my thoughts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to listen carefully to both what he's saying out loud and what he's thinking in his heart.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by King David, likely during a time of personal distress or conflict. In ancient Hebrew culture, meditation referred to deep, contemplative thinking or quiet murmuring of prayers and thoughts to God. David is approaching God with both his spoken prayers and his inner reflections, knowing that God hears both.
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