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Hear my cry, O God — See the notes at (Psalms 5:2). The word rendered cry in this place sometimes denotes a joyful shout—a shout…

Hear my cry, O God! It is not exactly determined at what time this psalm was composed, but there seems to be some probability in the conje…

Hear my cry, O God
Being in distress; and which was vocally expressed with great fervency and importunity;

David begins with prayers and tears, but ends with praise. Thus the soul, being lifted up to God, returns to the enjoyment of itself. Wherever we a…
Albert Barnes
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