Psalms 85:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Show us your mercy, O LORD, and give us your salvation.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking God to demonstrate His compassion and rescue His people from their troubles.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was likely written after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile, when they were rebuilding their nation and temple. The people were experiencing hardship and needed God's continued favor and deliverance. They remembered God's past mercies but were earnestly seeking His intervention in their current circumstances.

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