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A Prayer Against Doubt
Commentators like Albert Barnes and Charles Spurgeon explain that this is a prayer against our own internal doubt and skepticism. The psalmist isn't questioning the truth of God's Word, but asking God to make its truth feel firm, real, and unshakable in his own heart and mind. It's a request for God to strengthen our faith so that we are not swayed by our natural tendency to question.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:38
18th Century
Theologian
Stablish your word to your servant - Confirm it; make it seem firm and true; let my mind not be vacillating or skeptical in regard to your t…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:38
19th Century
Bishop
Who is devoted to thy fear. —This is an improbable explanation of this elliptical expression. There are two renderings, each in ac…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 119:38
19th Century
Preacher
Establish your word to your servant, who is devoted to your fear.
"Lord, make your Word to stand firm for me, for I do love you, I …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 119:38
16th Century
Theologian
Confirm your word to your servant. Here we have briefly explained the sole purpose and legitimate use of prayer, which is, that we may rea…
John Gill
On Psalms 119:38
17th Century
Pastor
Establish your word to your servant
Either God's word of promise, which never fails, is firm and stable in Christ; a…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:33–40
17th Century
Minister
Teach me your statutes, not the mere words, but the way of applying them to myself. God, by his Spirit, gives a right understanding. But the Spirit…