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Images of Fading Life
Commentators explain that the psalmist uses two powerful metaphors to express his profound weakness. The 'declining shadow' represents a life fading into nothingness, like a shadow that lengthens and vanishes at sunset. The 'tossed locust' illustrates a complete lack of stability and control, being driven about without a safe place to rest, signifying utter helplessness.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 109:23
18th Century
Theologian
I am gone like the shadow when it declineth - See the notes at (Psalms 102:11).
I am tossed up and down a…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 109:23
19th Century
Bishop
Shadow when it declineth. — Literally, a lengthened shade. (Compare to Psalm 102:11, and see Note.[Reference Song of Solomon 2:17…
John Calvin
On Psalms 109:23
16th Century
Theologian
I walk about as a shadow. These are two very appropriate comparisons. I previously referred to the first of them in Psalm 102:12: namely, …
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John Gill
On Psalms 109:23
17th Century
Pastor
I am gone like the shadow when it declineth
When the sun is setting, and the shadow is going off; man's life is ofte…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 109:21–31
17th Century
Minister
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 …