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For our soul is bowed down to the dust: Our body cleaveth unto the earth.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For our soul is bowed down to the dust - That is, we are weighed down with calamity, so that we sink to the earth. The expression i…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For our soul is humbled to the dust. The people of God again lament the greatness of their calamities. So that God may be more inclined to…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For our soul is bowed down to the dust
Which may signify great declension in spiritual things, much dejection of min…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In afflictions, we must not seek relief by any sinful compliance, but should continually meditate on the truth, purity, and knowledge of our heart-…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Previously, the psalmist demonstrated his desire for God; here he proceeds to pray against the affliction of the entire people.

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