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Many there are that say, Who will show us [any] good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

There are many that say - Some have supposed, as DeWette and others, that the psalmist's allusion here is to his own followers, and that the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

There are many. —Around the fugitive king were many whose courage was not so high, nor their faith so firm, as his. He hears their…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And put your trust in the LORD. There be many that say, Who will shew us any good?

Gaping about for some good thing; thirsting – the…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Many say. Some are of the opinion that David here complains of the cruel malice of his enemies, because they greedily sought his life. But…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[There be] many that say, who will show us [any] good ?
&c.] These may be thought to be the men of the world; carnal…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Worldly people seek good, but not the chief good; all they want is outward good, present good, partial good, good food, good drink, a good trade, a…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. In the preceding psalm, David pleaded in prayer for God’s help against his tribulations and, realizing he was heard, he now exhorts other…

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