KJV ORIGINAL
Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Lord, where are your former acts of faithful love that you promised to David with your truth?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God, asking where His faithful love has gone—the same love He promised to King David.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when David's royal line seemed to be failing or under severe threat, possibly during the Babylonian exile. The psalmist is reminding God of His covenant promises to David that his descendants would rule forever. The writer is struggling to reconcile God's faithful promises with the current devastating circumstances facing the kingdom.
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