KJV ORIGINAL
Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Restore us, O God, and let your face shine on us with favor; then we will be saved.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God, asking Him to restore their relationship and show His favor so they can be rescued from their troubles.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time of national crisis for Israel, possibly during the Babylonian exile or another period when the nation felt abandoned by God. The Israelites are pleading for God to restore them as His people and return to blessing them as He had in the past.
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