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Psalms 63:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

To see your power and your glory, just as I have seen you in the sanctuary.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is longing to experience God's presence and power again, the same way he did when worshiping in God's holy place.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David when he was in the wilderness of Judah, likely fleeing from enemies or during his exile from Jerusalem. The sanctuary he refers to would be the tabernacle or temple where God's presence dwelt among the Israelites. David is remembering the powerful worship experiences he had there and yearning for that same encounter with God even while in the barren wilderness.

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