Psalms 25
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Psalms 25
Unto Thee, O LORD, Do I Lift Up My Soul
1Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 25
Psa 25:1-22. The general tone of this Psalm is that of prayer for help from enemies. Distress, however, exciting a sense of sin, humble confession, supplication for pardon, preservation from sin, and divine guidance, are prominent topics.
1. lift up my soul--(Psa 24:4; 86:4), set my affections (compare Col 3:2).
PSALM 25
Psa 25:1-22. The general tone of this Psalm is that of prayer for help from enemies. Distress, however, exciting a sense of sin, humble confession, supplication for pardon, preservation from sin, and divine guidance, are prominent topics.
1. lift up my soul--(Psa 24:4; 86:4), set my affections (compare Col 3:2).
The Pulpit Commentary
Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift; up my soul (comp. Psa_86:4; Psa_143:8). The Hebrew phrase does not mean a temporary raising of the heart to God, but a permanent setting of the affections on him (see Deu_24:15; and comp. Psa_24:4).
Psa_25:2.
O my God, I trust in thee (comp. Psa_7:1; Psa_11:1; Psa_31:1-24. I, 6, etc.). Let me not be ashamed; i.e. do not disappoint my trust, and thereby bring me to shame (comp. Job_6:20). Let not mine enemies triumph over me. It does not appear whether the "enemies" intended are domestic or foreign foes. Either would triumph were David disappointed of a confident expectation.
Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift; up my soul (comp. Psa_86:4; Psa_143:8). The Hebrew phrase does not mean a temporary raising of the heart to God, but a permanent setting of the affections on him (see Deu_24:15; and comp. Psa_24:4).
Psa_25:2.
O my God, I trust in thee (comp. Psa_7:1; Psa_11:1; Psa_31:1-24. I, 6, etc.). Let me not be ashamed; i.e. do not disappoint my trust, and thereby bring me to shame (comp. Job_6:20). Let not mine enemies triumph over me. It does not appear whether the "enemies" intended are domestic or foreign foes. Either would triumph were David disappointed of a confident expectation.
2O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2. not be ashamed--by disappointment of hopes of relief.
2. not be ashamed--by disappointment of hopes of relief.
3Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
3. The prayer generalized as to all who wait on God--that is, who expect His favor. On the other hand, the disappointment of the perfidious, who, unprovoked, have done evil, is invoked (compare 2Sa 22:9).
3. The prayer generalized as to all who wait on God--that is, who expect His favor. On the other hand, the disappointment of the perfidious, who, unprovoked, have done evil, is invoked (compare 2Sa 22:9).
The Pulpit Commentary
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed. The prayer passes from the particular to the universal. What David desires for himself he desires also for all the true servants of God—all who wait on him, look to him, seek for indications of his will (comp. Psa_123:2). Let them he ashamed which transgress without cause. Let shame be the portion, not of thy servants, but of thy adversaries—of those who transgress (or rebel) without reasonable cause. Such persons deserve to be brought to shame.
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed. The prayer passes from the particular to the universal. What David desires for himself he desires also for all the true servants of God—all who wait on him, look to him, seek for indications of his will (comp. Psa_123:2). Let them he ashamed which transgress without cause. Let shame be the portion, not of thy servants, but of thy adversaries—of those who transgress (or rebel) without reasonable cause. Such persons deserve to be brought to shame.
4Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
4-5. On the ground of former favor, he invokes divine guidance, according to God's gracious ways of dealing and faithfulness.
4-5. On the ground of former favor, he invokes divine guidance, according to God's gracious ways of dealing and faithfulness.
The Pulpit Commentary
Show me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. An echo of the prayer of Moses when his people were rebellious at Sinai (Exo_33:13), reiterated by David in Psa_27:11, and perhaps again in Psa_86:11 (see also Psa_119:33). Man is so wanting in spiritual understanding, so morally blind and ignorant, that, unless enlightened from on high, he cannot discern aright the "way of godliness;" he does not know at any given moment what God would have him to do. Hence it is the constant prayer of every religious man that God will "lighten his darkness;" "make his way plain before his face;" "show him the path that he should walk in;" enable him to see, if no more, at any rate the next step which it is his duty to take. The idea has been beautifully expressed by a modern poet—
"Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom
Lead thou me on.
The night is dark, and I am far from homo;
Lead thou me on.
Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me."
Show me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. An echo of the prayer of Moses when his people were rebellious at Sinai (Exo_33:13), reiterated by David in Psa_27:11, and perhaps again in Psa_86:11 (see also Psa_119:33). Man is so wanting in spiritual understanding, so morally blind and ignorant, that, unless enlightened from on high, he cannot discern aright the "way of godliness;" he does not know at any given moment what God would have him to do. Hence it is the constant prayer of every religious man that God will "lighten his darkness;" "make his way plain before his face;" "show him the path that he should walk in;" enable him to see, if no more, at any rate the next step which it is his duty to take. The idea has been beautifully expressed by a modern poet—
"Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom
Lead thou me on.
The night is dark, and I am far from homo;
Lead thou me on.
Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me."
5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
The Pulpit Commentary
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me. "Thy truth" would seem to mean here "the true, right path"—the "way of godliness." The prayer is that God will both teach this to the psalmist and "lead him in it"—cause him, i.e; to walk in it, and never stray from it, so long as he lives. For thou art the God of my salvation. Thou art the God from whom alone I obtain salvation, and to whom alone, therefore, I am bound to pray for everything on which salvation depends—as, for instance, light and guidance. On thee do I wait all the day. In prayer for these blessings, I wait on thee all the day long.
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me. "Thy truth" would seem to mean here "the true, right path"—the "way of godliness." The prayer is that God will both teach this to the psalmist and "lead him in it"—cause him, i.e; to walk in it, and never stray from it, so long as he lives. For thou art the God of my salvation. Thou art the God from whom alone I obtain salvation, and to whom alone, therefore, I am bound to pray for everything on which salvation depends—as, for instance, light and guidance. On thee do I wait all the day. In prayer for these blessings, I wait on thee all the day long.
6Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
6-7. Confessing past and present sins, he pleads for mercy, not on palliations of sin, but on God's well-known benevolence.
6-7. Confessing past and present sins, he pleads for mercy, not on palliations of sin, but on God's well-known benevolence.
The Pulpit Commentary
Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies, and thy loving-kindnesses. Past mercies form a ground for the expectation of future blessings. God's character cannot change; his action as one time will always be consistent and harmonious with his action at another. If he has been kind and merciful to David in the past, David may count on his continuing the same in the future. For they have been ever of old. Not lately only, or to David only, have his mercies been shown, but through all past time, to all his servants, from of old.
Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies, and thy loving-kindnesses. Past mercies form a ground for the expectation of future blessings. God's character cannot change; his action as one time will always be consistent and harmonious with his action at another. If he has been kind and merciful to David in the past, David may count on his continuing the same in the future. For they have been ever of old. Not lately only, or to David only, have his mercies been shown, but through all past time, to all his servants, from of old.
7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.
The Pulpit Commentary
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Job thought that God counted against him the "iniquities of his youth" (Job_13:26); David, with greater faith and a deeper insight into the true character of God, can ask with confidence that his may not be reckoned against him. An earthly father does not remember them against his son. How much less will our heavenly Father! According to thy mercy remember thou me, for thy goodness' sake, O Lord! Still, put me not from thy mind. "Remember thou me" always—but in the light of thy tender mercy, with the rays of thy love streaming over me and hiding the deformities of my transgressions. Do this "for thy goodness' sake," i.e. because thou art essential Goodness, perfect Tenderness, perfect Love.
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Job thought that God counted against him the "iniquities of his youth" (Job_13:26); David, with greater faith and a deeper insight into the true character of God, can ask with confidence that his may not be reckoned against him. An earthly father does not remember them against his son. How much less will our heavenly Father! According to thy mercy remember thou me, for thy goodness' sake, O Lord! Still, put me not from thy mind. "Remember thou me" always—but in the light of thy tender mercy, with the rays of thy love streaming over me and hiding the deformities of my transgressions. Do this "for thy goodness' sake," i.e. because thou art essential Goodness, perfect Tenderness, perfect Love.
8Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
8-9. upright--acting according to His promise.
sinners--the general term, limited by the
meek--who are penitent.
the way--and his way--God's way of providence.
8-9. upright--acting according to His promise.
sinners--the general term, limited by the
meek--who are penitent.
the way--and his way--God's way of providence.
The Pulpit Commentary
Good and upright is the Lord. A transition. From prayer the psalmist turns to reflection, and meditates awhile (Psa_25:8-10) on the character and ways of God. God is, indeed, "good," as he has implied in the preceding verse—i.e; kind, tender, gentle, merciful; hut he is also "upright" (יָשָׁר)—just, straight, strict, undeviating from the path of right. As Bishop Butler observes, "Divine goodness, with which, if I mistake not, we make very free in our speculations, may not be a bare single disposition to produce happiness, but a disposition to make the good, the faithful, the honest man happy"—s disposition, i.e; to be just as well as merciful to distribute happiness by the canon of right. Therefore will he teach sinners in the way. He will not abandon sinners—this is his "goodness;" but will reclaim them, chasten them, make them to walk in his way—this is his uprightness.
Good and upright is the Lord. A transition. From prayer the psalmist turns to reflection, and meditates awhile (Psa_25:8-10) on the character and ways of God. God is, indeed, "good," as he has implied in the preceding verse—i.e; kind, tender, gentle, merciful; hut he is also "upright" (יָשָׁר)—just, straight, strict, undeviating from the path of right. As Bishop Butler observes, "Divine goodness, with which, if I mistake not, we make very free in our speculations, may not be a bare single disposition to produce happiness, but a disposition to make the good, the faithful, the honest man happy"—s disposition, i.e; to be just as well as merciful to distribute happiness by the canon of right. Therefore will he teach sinners in the way. He will not abandon sinners—this is his "goodness;" but will reclaim them, chasten them, make them to walk in his way—this is his uprightness.
9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
The Pulpit Commentary
The meek will he guide in judgment. It is only such sinners as are "meek"—i.e.. humble, submissive, contrite, teachable—that God will take in hand and teach. The proud and perverse he will leave to their own devices, but the meek he will guide in the paths of righteousness, and the meek will he teach his way.
The meek will he guide in judgment. It is only such sinners as are "meek"—i.e.. humble, submissive, contrite, teachable—that God will take in hand and teach. The proud and perverse he will leave to their own devices, but the meek he will guide in the paths of righteousness, and the meek will he teach his way.
10All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
10. paths--similar sense--His modes of dealing (compare Psa 25:4).
mercy and truth--(Job 14:1-22), God's grace in promising and faithfulness in performing.
10. paths--similar sense--His modes of dealing (compare Psa 25:4).
mercy and truth--(Job 14:1-22), God's grace in promising and faithfulness in performing.
The Pulpit Commentary
All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. Mercy and truth will meet together (Psa_85:10) in the case of those who, however they may have sinned, meekly submit themselves to God's guidance, and thenceforth keep his covenant and his testimonies.
All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. Mercy and truth will meet together (Psa_85:10) in the case of those who, however they may have sinned, meekly submit themselves to God's guidance, and thenceforth keep his covenant and his testimonies.
11For thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
11. God's perfections of love, mercy, goodness, and truth are manifested (his name, compare Psa 9:10) in pardoning sin, and the greatness of sin renders pardon more needed.
11. God's perfections of love, mercy, goodness, and truth are manifested (his name, compare Psa 9:10) in pardoning sin, and the greatness of sin renders pardon more needed.
The Pulpit Commentary
For thy Name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity. The psalmist here resumes the attitude of prayer, which he had laid aside in Psa_25:8. The" sins of his youth," and his other "transgressions," which he had asked God to forget (Psa_25:7), rankle in his own memory, and force him to cry out again and again for pardon (see Psa_25:18; Psa_32:5; Psa_38:18; Psa_39:8; Psa_41:4, etc.). Here he beseeches God to pardon him "for his Name's sake," i.e. for the honour of his Name, that his mercy may Be known far and wide, and his goodness cause all the world to praise him. He enforces his plea by the confession, For it (i.e. his iniquity) is great; so great, that his need of forgiveness is excessive: so great, that to forgive it will be truly Godlike; so great, that, unless forgiven, he must be lost. (For his "great sin," see 2Sa_11:4-17.)
For thy Name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity. The psalmist here resumes the attitude of prayer, which he had laid aside in Psa_25:8. The" sins of his youth," and his other "transgressions," which he had asked God to forget (Psa_25:7), rankle in his own memory, and force him to cry out again and again for pardon (see Psa_25:18; Psa_32:5; Psa_38:18; Psa_39:8; Psa_41:4, etc.). Here he beseeches God to pardon him "for his Name's sake," i.e. for the honour of his Name, that his mercy may Be known far and wide, and his goodness cause all the world to praise him. He enforces his plea by the confession, For it (i.e. his iniquity) is great; so great, that his need of forgiveness is excessive: so great, that to forgive it will be truly Godlike; so great, that, unless forgiven, he must be lost. (For his "great sin," see 2Sa_11:4-17.)
12What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
12-13. What he asks for himself is the common lot of all the pious.
12-13. What he asks for himself is the common lot of all the pious.
The Pulpit Commentary
What man is he that feareth the Lord? Once more we have a series of reflections (Psa_25:12-15)—first, with respect to the God-fearing man. Every such man shall have favour shown him by God—him shall he (i.e. God) teach in the way that he shall choose. This is, of course, the right way—the way of God's commandments (Psa_119:30, Psa_119:173). God shall make his way plain to the God-fearing man.
What man is he that feareth the Lord? Once more we have a series of reflections (Psa_25:12-15)—first, with respect to the God-fearing man. Every such man shall have favour shown him by God—him shall he (i.e. God) teach in the way that he shall choose. This is, of course, the right way—the way of God's commandments (Psa_119:30, Psa_119:173). God shall make his way plain to the God-fearing man.
13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
The Pulpit Commentary
His soul shall dwell at case; rather, his soul shall dwell in bliss; i.e. he shall enjoy, while on earth, blessings of every kind. And his seed shall inherit the earth. His posterity after him shall be continued upon the earth, and shall prosper (comp. Psa_37:11, Psa_37:22, Psa_37:29). There is a tendency in righteousness to "inherit the earth," only held in check by accidental and temporary circumstances.
His soul shall dwell at case; rather, his soul shall dwell in bliss; i.e. he shall enjoy, while on earth, blessings of every kind. And his seed shall inherit the earth. His posterity after him shall be continued upon the earth, and shall prosper (comp. Psa_37:11, Psa_37:22, Psa_37:29). There is a tendency in righteousness to "inherit the earth," only held in check by accidental and temporary circumstances.
14The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
14. The reason of the blessing explained--the pious enjoy communion with God (compare Pr 3:21, 12), and, of course, learn His gracious terms of pardon.
14. The reason of the blessing explained--the pious enjoy communion with God (compare Pr 3:21, 12), and, of course, learn His gracious terms of pardon.
The Pulpit Commentary
The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him. God favours those who fear him with secret and confidential communion (comp. Pro_3:32). He "comes unto them, and makes his abode with them" (Joh_14:23), and "teaches them" (Joh_14:26), and enlightens them, and leads them in his way, and learns them (Psa_25:5), and "seals their instruction" (Job_33:16). And he will show them his covenant; i.e. make them see the full force of it, since his "commandment is exceeding broad" (Psa_119:96).
The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him. God favours those who fear him with secret and confidential communion (comp. Pro_3:32). He "comes unto them, and makes his abode with them" (Joh_14:23), and "teaches them" (Joh_14:26), and enlightens them, and leads them in his way, and learns them (Psa_25:5), and "seals their instruction" (Job_33:16). And he will show them his covenant; i.e. make them see the full force of it, since his "commandment is exceeding broad" (Psa_119:96).
15Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
15. His trust in God is fixed.
net--is frequently used as a figure for dangers by enemies (Psa 9:15; 10:9).
15. His trust in God is fixed.
net--is frequently used as a figure for dangers by enemies (Psa 9:15; 10:9).
The Pulpit Commentary
Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord. David is always looking to God (Psa_141:8), waiting for him (Psa_40:1; Psa_62:1, Psa_62:5; Psa_69:3, etc.), expecting his providences, anticipating his deliverances (Psa_3:7; Psa_5:11; Psa_7:1; Psa_9:3, etc.). He is now, apparently, in some danger or difficulty, and in need of the Divine succour (comp. Psa_25:2). For he shall pluck my feet out of the net (comp. Psa_9:15; Psa_10:10; Psa_31:5; Psa_35:7, etc.).
Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord. David is always looking to God (Psa_141:8), waiting for him (Psa_40:1; Psa_62:1, Psa_62:5; Psa_69:3, etc.), expecting his providences, anticipating his deliverances (Psa_3:7; Psa_5:11; Psa_7:1; Psa_9:3, etc.). He is now, apparently, in some danger or difficulty, and in need of the Divine succour (comp. Psa_25:2). For he shall pluck my feet out of the net (comp. Psa_9:15; Psa_10:10; Psa_31:5; Psa_35:7, etc.).
16Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
16-19. A series of earnest appeals for aid because God had seemed to desert him (compare Psa 13:1; 17:13, &c.), his sins oppressed him, his enemies had enlarged his troubles and were multiplied, increasing in hate and violence (Psa 9:8; 18:48).
16-19. A series of earnest appeals for aid because God had seemed to desert him (compare Psa 13:1; 17:13, &c.), his sins oppressed him, his enemies had enlarged his troubles and were multiplied, increasing in hate and violence (Psa 9:8; 18:48).
The Pulpit Commentary
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me. The approach of peril is regarded as a sign that God has "turned away his face." He is besought, therefore, to turn towards one who needs his aid. For I am desolate and afflicted (comp. Psa_25:17, Psa_25:18). The affliction evidently comes from enemies, either foreign or domestic (Psa_25:2, Psa_25:19); but its nature is not further indicated.
Psa_25:17, Psa_25:18
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. The affliction, of whatever kind it may have been, was regarded by David as a punishment sent on him for his sins. Of his sins he was at this time deeply conscious (Psa_25:7, Psa_25:11) and deeply repentant. Probably they included his great sin (see the comment on Psa_25:11).
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me. The approach of peril is regarded as a sign that God has "turned away his face." He is besought, therefore, to turn towards one who needs his aid. For I am desolate and afflicted (comp. Psa_25:17, Psa_25:18). The affliction evidently comes from enemies, either foreign or domestic (Psa_25:2, Psa_25:19); but its nature is not further indicated.
Psa_25:17, Psa_25:18
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. The affliction, of whatever kind it may have been, was regarded by David as a punishment sent on him for his sins. Of his sins he was at this time deeply conscious (Psa_25:7, Psa_25:11) and deeply repentant. Probably they included his great sin (see the comment on Psa_25:11).
17The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
18Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
19Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
The Pulpit Commentary
Consider ,nine enemies; for they are many (comp. Psa_3:7; Psa_5:8; Psa_6:7, Psa_6:10; Psa_7:1, Psa_7:6; Psa_17:9; Psa_18:2, Psa_18:17); and they hate me with cruel hatred. This would appear to point to domestic rather than foreign foes (see 2Sa_16:6-8).
Consider ,nine enemies; for they are many (comp. Psa_3:7; Psa_5:8; Psa_6:7, Psa_6:10; Psa_7:1, Psa_7:6; Psa_17:9; Psa_18:2, Psa_18:17); and they hate me with cruel hatred. This would appear to point to domestic rather than foreign foes (see 2Sa_16:6-8).
20O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
20. keep my soul--(Psa 16:1).
put my trust--flee for refuge (Psa 2:12).
20. keep my soul--(Psa 16:1).
put my trust--flee for refuge (Psa 2:12).
The Pulpit Commentary
O keep my soul, and deliver me (comp. Psa_6:4; Psa_17:3; Psa_22:20, etc.): let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee (see comment on Psa_25:2).
O keep my soul, and deliver me (comp. Psa_6:4; Psa_17:3; Psa_22:20, etc.): let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee (see comment on Psa_25:2).
21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
21. In conscious innocence of the faults charged by his enemies, he confidently commits his cause to God. Some refer--
integrity, &c.--to God, meaning His covenant faithfulness. This sense, though good, is an unusual application of the terms.
21. In conscious innocence of the faults charged by his enemies, he confidently commits his cause to God. Some refer--
integrity, &c.--to God, meaning His covenant faithfulness. This sense, though good, is an unusual application of the terms.
The Pulpit Commentary
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me. Scarcely his own inherent integrity and uprightness, the want of which he has deplored when confessing that his iniquity is great (Psa_25:11). Rather an integrity and uprightness whereto he hopes to attain, by the grace of God, in days to come—an integrity and uprightness for which he "waits" For I wait on thee.
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me. Scarcely his own inherent integrity and uprightness, the want of which he has deplored when confessing that his iniquity is great (Psa_25:11). Rather an integrity and uprightness whereto he hopes to attain, by the grace of God, in days to come—an integrity and uprightness for which he "waits" For I wait on thee.
22Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
22. Extend these blessings to all Thy people in all their distresses.
22. Extend these blessings to all Thy people in all their distresses.
The Pulpit Commentary
Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. It is supposed by some that this verse was added during the "trouble" of the Captivity; and certainly its stand-lug outside the alphabetical arrangement favours this view; but the similar irregularity at the close of Psa_34:1-22, rather makes against it. David evidently was not a slave to a mechanical arrangement; and any pious Israelite, at any age (therefore certainly David) might naturally append a prayer for his people to an outpouring of prayer for himself. Moreover, redemption is an idea familiar to David (Psa_19:14; Psa_26:11; Psa_31:5; Psa_34:22).
Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. It is supposed by some that this verse was added during the "trouble" of the Captivity; and certainly its stand-lug outside the alphabetical arrangement favours this view; but the similar irregularity at the close of Psa_34:1-22, rather makes against it. David evidently was not a slave to a mechanical arrangement; and any pious Israelite, at any age (therefore certainly David) might naturally append a prayer for his people to an outpouring of prayer for himself. Moreover, redemption is an idea familiar to David (Psa_19:14; Psa_26:11; Psa_31:5; Psa_34:22).
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KING JAMES VERSION
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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” — PSALM 119:105