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Psalms 55:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

In the evening, in the morning, and at noon, I will pray and cry out loud to God, and he will hear my voice.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is committing to pray to God three times every day, trusting that God will listen and respond to his prayers.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David during a time of intense personal crisis, likely when he was betrayed by close friends or faced political enemies. In ancient Israel, regular prayer times were important, and many people prayed at morning, noon, and evening. David's commitment to pray three times daily shows his dependence on God during this difficult period.

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