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1 An Instruction of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried to Jehovah with my voice; with my voice I prayed to Jehovah.
2 I poured out my prayer before Him; I declared my trouble before Him.
3 When my spirit fainted within me, then You knew my path. In the way in which I walked they have secretly laid a snare for me.
4 I looked on my right hand, and I watched, but no one recognized me; escape was lost to me; no man cared for my soul.
5 I cried to You, O Jehovah; I said, You are my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
6 Hear my cry; for I am brought very low; deliver me from my pursuers; for they are stronger than I.
7 Bring my soul out of prison that I may praise Your name; the righteous shall gather around me; for You shall reward me.
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The Modern King James Version (MKJV) is a contemporary English translation of the Bible that aims to preserve the majesty and accuracy of the original King James Version (KJV) while updating its language for modern readers. Developed by Jay P. Green Sr. and first published in 1990, the MKJV seeks to maintain the literary beauty and doctrinal reliability of the KJV, making only necessary adjustments to archaic terms and phrases to enhance readability. This careful balance allows the MKJV to retain the classic feel of the KJV while making it more accessible to today’s audience.
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