KJV ORIGINAL
But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But as for me, I pray to you, LORD, at the right time. O God, because of your great mercy, hear me and answer me with your faithful salvation.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is turning to God in prayer, trusting in God's perfect timing and abundant mercy to hear and save him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and expresses deep distress, likely during his persecution by enemies or exile. In ancient Hebrew culture, prayer was understood as coming before God at appointed times, trusting that God would respond according to His perfect timing and faithful character. The phrase 'acceptable time' reflects the belief that God has appointed seasons for answering prayer.
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