Psalms 141:1, David prays that his suit may be acceptable; Psalms 141:3, his conscience sincere; Psalms 141:7, and his life free from snares.
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Psalms 141
Psalms 141 — Overview
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Psalms 141 — OverviewPsalms 141 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid was in distress when he penned this psalm, pursued, it is most
likely, by Saul, that violent man. Is any distressed? Let him pray;
David did so, and had the comfort of it. I. He prays for God's
favourable…Psalms 141 — OverviewPsalms 141 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BiblePsalm of David. This psalm was written about the same time, and upon the same occasion, as that going before and what follows after; even when David was persecuted by Saul, and when he was in great danger of his…Psalms 141:1-4Psalms 141:1-4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleMercy to accept what we do well, and grace to keep us from doing ill,
are the two things which we are here taught by David's example to pray
to God for.
I. David loved prayer, and he begs of God that his prayers…Psalms 141:1Psalms 141:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryLord, I cry unto thee; make haste unto me. The need is pressing and urgent. God is therefore entreated to "hasten" (comp. Psalms 22:19; Psalms 31:2; Psalms 38:22; Psalms 40:17, etc.). Give ear unto my voice, when I cry…Psalms 141:1Psalms 141:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe plea of former prayer.
Associating this psalm with David, Spurgeon thinks we have here "David under suspicion, half afraid to speak lest he should speak unadvisedly while trying to clear himself; David slandered…Psalms 141:1-10Psalms 141:1-10 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
ALMOST wholly a psalm of supplication. David is again in danger, and needs a prompt deliverance (Psalms 141:1). This time the danger seems to be that he may fall away, and be absorbed into the company of the…