KJV ORIGINAL
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, because I will pray to you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling out to God as both King and personal God, declaring his commitment to pray and asking God to hear his desperate plea.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David, likely during a time of persecution or distress, possibly when he was being pursued by enemies or facing opposition to his kingship. In ancient Israel, crying out to God in times of trouble was a natural response, as people understood God to be both their divine King who ruled over all and their personal God who cared for individuals.
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