KJV ORIGINAL
Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer or taken his mercy from me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is praising God because God listened to their prayers and continued to show them mercy.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a psalm of thanksgiving, likely written after God delivered Israel from a time of trouble or testing. The psalmist is reflecting on how God remained faithful even during difficult circumstances. In ancient Israel, it was common to publicly declare God's faithfulness after experiencing His deliverance, often in the temple or before the community.
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