KJV ORIGINAL
That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So that your ways may be known throughout the earth, and your salvation among all nations.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to make His ways and salvation known to every nation on earth.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after Israel's exile, when the people had experienced God's mercy and wanted other nations to know about Him too. It reflects the Old Testament vision that Israel would be a light to the nations, showing God's character to the world. The phrase 'saving health' refers to God's power to deliver and restore His people.
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