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A Focused Desire
Commentators like John Calvin contrast the psalmist's focused longing for God's salvation with the world's confused desires for happiness through things like ambition or wealth. While many seek safety and fulfillment in ways that lead them away from God, the believer's desire is specifically and steadfastly directed toward God Himself as the only true source of salvation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:174
18th Century
Theologian
I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord - See the notes at Psalms 119:166. The word rendered “I have longed” denotes an earnest des…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 119:167–174
19th Century
Preacher
My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly. I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee. …
John Calvin
On Psalms 119:174
16th Century
Theologian
I have longed for your salvation, O Jehovah! Although all people desire to be in happy circumstances, and no one openly repudiates God’s f…
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John Gill
On Psalms 119:174
17th Century
Pastor
I have longed for your salvation, O Lord
For temporal salvation and deliverance from enemies; and for spiritual and …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:169–176
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist desired grace and strength to lift up his prayers, and that the Lord would receive and notice them. He desired to know more of God in …