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Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Upon Nehiloth – The title of (Psalms 4:1–8) is “upon Neginoth.” Since that refers to a musical instrument, it is probable that t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Enemies. —Literally, those watching for, or lying in wait. Aquila and Jerome both give “those lying in ambush.” God’s gui…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

David does not say, "Make my way straight", he does not want to have his own way, but he wants to walk in God's way. Thus sweet submission blends w…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

O Jehovah, lead me forth, etc. Some explain these words as follows: Show me what is right, and make me wholly devoted to practicing the ri…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousne
Not in mine, but yours; in the righteousne of God, which is revealed in the Gos…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David often prayed alone, yet he was very consistent in attending public worship. The mercy of God should always be the foundation of both our hope…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Previously, the psalmist openly prayed against his persecutors; here he prays against the deceitful, that he may not be misled.

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