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Psalms 55:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But as for me, I will cry out to God, and the LORD will rescue me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring his confidence that when he calls out to God for help, the LORD will definitely save him.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David during a time of great personal betrayal, possibly when his trusted counselor Ahithophel joined Absalom's rebellion against him. David was experiencing deep anguish from being betrayed by close friends and facing enemies who sought his life. In this context, David contrasts his response to crisis with that of his enemies - while they plot evil, he chooses to turn to God in prayer.

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