KJV ORIGINAL
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your God has commanded your strength: strengthen, O God, what you have accomplished for us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging that God is the source of their strength and asking Him to continue strengthening what He has already done for them.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is likely connected to David's bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, a moment of great national celebration and worship. The verse reflects Israel's recognition that their military victories and national strength came from God's power, not their own abilities. It was written during a time when Israel was experiencing God's blessing and wanted that divine strength to continue.
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