By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. 5. If the A.V. is retained, the verse will describe the state of emaciation to which he has been reduced by continued sorrow. Cp. Lam 4:8. But though the cognate Arabic word means skin, it is doubtful whether the Heb. word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:4
My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread. 4. My heart is smitten like grass, and withered; Yea, I forget to eat my bread. His heart, the centre of vital force and vigour, is dried up like a plant struck by the fierce heat of the sun … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:3
For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as a hearth. 3. like smoke ] Or, in smoke, a natural figure for speedy and complete disappearance. Cp. Psa 37:20; Jas 4:14. are burnt as a hearth ] Rather (cp. P.B.V. and R.V.), burn as a firebrand. He compares himself to a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:2
Hide not thy face from me in the day [when] I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day [when] I call answer me speedily. Hide not thy face from me – The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render this, Do not turn away thy face from me. The sense is essentially … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:1
A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. 1, 2. The Psalmist’s prayer is not the less real because it is expressed in familiar phrases from older Psalms. Hear my prayer, Jehovah, is from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:8
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD. 8. Morning by morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land; That I may cut off all workers of iniquity from the city of Jehovah. Day by day the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:7
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. 7. he that telleth lies &c.] He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established in my presence. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He that worketh deceit – The man who is dishonest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:6
Mine eyes [shall be] upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 6. He is ever on the look out for men of probity and integrity to be his companions and confidential ministers. he shall serve me ] He shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:5
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I cut off: him that hath a high look and a proud heart will not I suffer. 5. him will I cut off ] Or, destroy, as in Psa 101:8 a, as in himself evil and moreover an evil counsellor for a king. a high look ] The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:4
A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked [person]. 4. The Psalmist is still speaking of himself. All crookedness and perversity shall be banished from his heart, he will not consciously tolerate evil there. Render the second line, Evil I will not know. With 4 a and 2 b cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:4”