KJV ORIGINAL
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Call out to me when you're in trouble, and I will rescue you. Then you will honor and praise me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that when we cry out to Him during difficult times, He will come to our rescue, and our response should be to give Him praise and honor.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to Asaph, a worship leader in David's time, and addresses Israel's relationship with God. The verse comes in the middle of a passage where God is calling His people to genuine worship rather than empty religious rituals. God is emphasizing that He desires a personal relationship where people turn to Him in their need, rather than just going through the motions of sacrifice.
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