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Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who has led me to Edom?
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A Declaration of Dependence
Commentators explain that this question is not a cry of despair, but a declaration of dependence. As Charles Spurgeon notes, even a courageous leader wisely recognizes that victory against the strongest foes (the "fortified city") comes only from God. The psalmist is rhetorically asking the question to which God is the only answer, modeling a humble reliance on divine strength over human might.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Who will bring me ... – This is taken, without alteration, from (Psalms 60:9).
19th Century
Baptist
In the spirit of a truly courageous leader, he means to fight with that ancient foe of Israel; and wisely appeals to God to lead his army:
16th Century
Protestant
Because this psalm is composed of parts taken from Psalm 57 and Psalm 60, it would be superfluous to repeat here what we have already said by way o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Psalms 60:9).
We may usefully select passages from different psalms, as here, from Psalm 57 and Psalm 60, to help our devotions and enliven our gratitude. When t…
