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The Physical Toll of Anguish
Commentators agree that this verse depicts extreme physical decline. The psalmist's weakness is caused by fasting, which could be either forced due to circumstances (like being a fugitive) or voluntary as an act of deep sorrow and prayer. His flesh 'failing of fatness' signifies becoming emaciated and lean, as the body wastes away from lack of nourishment or intense grief.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 109:24
18th Century
Theologian
My knees are weak through fasting - Hunger; lack of food. Strength to stand is connected with firmness in the knee-joints, and henc…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 109:24
19th Century
Bishop
Fails of fatness. —Literally, has failed me from fat, that is, has dwindled away.
John Calvin
On Psalms 109:24
16th Century
Theologian
My knees have become feeble. Though David had the necessities of life, he still emaciated himself by voluntary abstinence, to which, as we…
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John Gill
On Psalms 109:24
17th Century
Pastor
My knees are weak through fasting
Either voluntary or forced, through want of food or refreshment; this was verified…
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 …