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1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
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The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. …
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. …
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-5)This prayer for David is entitled a psalm of David ; nor was it any absurdity at all for him who was divinely inspired to draw up a directory, or form of prayer, to be used in the congregation for himself and those in authority under him; nay it is very proper for those who desire the prayers of their friends to tell them particularly what they would have to be asked of God for them. Note, Even gr…
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