Psalms 6:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?

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My soul is deeply troubled and distressed: but you, O Lord, how much longer?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is crying out to God in deep emotional pain, asking how much longer he'll have to endure his suffering.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is traditionally attributed to David during a time of severe illness or distress. It's one of the seven penitential psalms, written when David was experiencing both physical ailment and spiritual anguish. The phrase 'how long' was a common Hebrew expression of desperate plea to God during extended periods of suffering.

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