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6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
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The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-9)In this part of the psalm we have, I. A general account of David’s experience, and his pious resolutions ( Ps. 116:1 , 2 ), which are as the contents of the whole psalm, and give an idea of it. 1. He had experienced God’s goodness to him in answer to prayer: He has heard my voice and my supplications . David, in straits, had humbly and earnestly begged mercy of God, and God had heard him, that is,…
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