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The Physical Toll of Grief
Commentators explain that the psalmist's emotional anguish has profound physical consequences. The sorrow is so all-consuming that it manifests as a 'broken' heart, a loss of all strength, and even causes him to forget the basic necessity of eating. This illustrates the deep connection between our spiritual and physical well-being.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 102:4
18th Century
Theologian
My heart is smitten – Broken; crushed with grief. We now speak of “a broken heart.” Even death is often caused by such excessive sorrow as…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 102:4
19th Century
Bishop
Smitten. —As by the sun. Exactly as in Hosea 9:16.
So that I forget. —Better, for I have forgotten,
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 102:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to ea…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 102:4
16th Century
Theologian
My heart is smitten, and dried up like grass. Here he employs a third comparison, declaring that his heart is withered, and completely dri…
John Gill
On Psalms 102:4
17th Century
Pastor
My heart is smitten, and withered like grass
Like grass in the summer solstice F4, which being smitten wi…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 102:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but here, as often elsewhere, the Holy Spirit has put words into our mouths. Here is a pray…