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But deal with me, Yahweh the Lord, for your name`s sake, Because your lovingkindness is good, deliver me;
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Prayer's Foundation: Mercy, Not Merit
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that the psalmist's appeal is not based on his own righteousness or merit. He explicitly grounds his request in God's character—His 'name's sake' and His 'good' mercy. John Calvin argues that all our prayers will 'vanish into smoke' unless they are similarly grounded on the free grace of God, not our own worthiness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name’s sake - That is, interpose for me; exert your power in my behalf. The phrase “for…
19th Century
Anglican
Do thou for me. —It is almost impossible in English to retain the emphasis of this appeal, made still more emphatic by th…
16th Century
Protestant
And thou, O Jehovah my Lord! From pouring out complaints and imprecations against his enemies, the Psalmist transitions to prayers. Or rat…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But do you for me, O God the Lord, for your name's sake The sense of the petition is, and which is a prayer of Chris…
The psalmist takes God's comforts to himself, but in a very humble manner. He was troubled in mind. His body was wasted, and almost worn away. But …