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9Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
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The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. …
To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 7-12)David here tells us what he said when he stretched forth his hands unto God; he begins not only as one in earnest, but as one in haste: “ Hear me speedily , and defer no longer, for my spirit faileth . I am just ready to faint; reach the cordial—quickly, quickly, or I am gone.” It was not a haste of unbelief, but of vehement desire and holy love. Make haste, O God! to help me . Three things David…
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