Bible Commentary

Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: 1. in thee do I put my trust ] In thee have I taken refuge. See note … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 7:1”

Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return [and] be ashamed suddenly. 10. It is better to render the verbs as future: All mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore vexed; They shall turn back, they shall be ashamed in a moment. The ‘dismay’, which he had felt to be a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 6:10”

The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer. 9. Twice he repeats the confident assertion of faith, that Jehovah has heard his prayer, and with equal confidence adds the assurance that He will accept it favourably, and not reject it. Cp. 1Jn 5:14-15. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 6:9”

Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping. 8. Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity ] Words used by our Lord, Mat 7:23. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 8 10. The cloud breaks. Heaviness is turned to joy. With a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 6:8”

Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies. 7. Mine eye Is wasted away because of provocation; It is waxed old because of all mine adversaries. With the first clause comp. Psa 31:9. The look of the eye is a sure indication of the state of health, mental … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 6:7”

I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. 6. I am weary with my groaning ] So Baruch complained, Jer 45:3, R.V. Cp. Psa 69:3. all the night ] Rather, every night. His sorrow is of long continuance, and knows no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 6:6”

For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? 5. A further plea. There can be no gain in his death. Nay, Jehovah will be the loser by it. For man is created to praise God, and God delights in his praise. But in the state to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 6:5”

Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake. 4. Return ] For Jehovah seems to have abandoned him. Cp. Psa 90:13. O save me for thy mercy’s sake ] R.V., save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake. Jehovah declares Himself to be “a God plenteous in lovingkindness and truth, who keeps … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 6:4”

My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long? 3. Mind as well as body, the inner self as well as its outer organism, is dismayed. Our Lord appropriates these words, in view of His approaching Passion (Joh 12:27), using the Greek word ( ) employed by the LXX. how long?] Cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 6:3”

Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I [am] weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed. 2. Have mercy upon me ] Be gracious unto me. See note on Psa 4:1. I am weak ] R.V., I am withered away, retaining the primary meaning of the word. Cp. Nah 1:4, where it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 6:2”