How long — This refers to the third aspect of the case, or the third phase of the trouble; that is, he was perplexed and emba…

Take counsel. —Literally, put plans to my soul. The plans (Septuagint, βουλὰς) formed in the mind turn to sorrows as they…

When you and I have to spread our complaints before God, we are not the first who have done so. When we complain of God's forsaking us, we are not …

How long shall I take counsel in my soul? We know that people in adversity yield to discontent, and look around them, first in one directi…

How long shall I take counsel in my soul
Or "put it" ^F19 ; to take counsel of good men and faithful frien…

1. In the preceding psalm, the psalmist described the deceitfulne of his adversaries; here he begs God for a remedy against them. The title,…