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Psalms 55:1
Psalms 55:1
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upon occasion of Absalom's rebellion, and that the particular enemy he
here speaks of, that dealt treacherously with him, was Ahithophel; and…Psalms 55 — OverviewPsalms 55 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 55:1, David in his prayer complains of his fearful case; Psalms 55:9, He prays against his enemies, of whose wickedness and treachery he complains; Psalms 55:16, He comforts himself in God’s preservation of him,…Psalms 55 — OverviewPsalms 55 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTo the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil [A Psalm] of David. The occasion of this psalm was either the persecution of Saul, or the conspiracy of Absalom. Some think it was written when David understood that the…Psalms 55:1-8Psalms 55:1-8 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn these verses we have,
I. David praying. Prayer is a salve for every sore and a relief to the
spirit under every burden: Give ear to my prayer, O God! v. 1, 2. He
does not set down the petitions he offered up…Psalms 55:1Psalms 55:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryGive ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication (comp. Psalms 54:2; and, for the second clause, see Psalms 13:1; Psalms 27:8; Psalms 69:17; Psalms 89:46, etc.).Psalms 55:1Psalms 55:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe godly man in three aspects.
"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown." David felt this. Often had he been in trouble, but never perhaps had he been brought so low before. Evils dreaded had become realities. The…
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