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The True Source of Comfort
All commentators agree that the psalmist's primary source of comfort during affliction is the word of God. This isn't just a vague feeling of encouragement, but a deep consolation rooted in the specific promises and truths found in Scripture. As Matthew Henry notes, if God's word can make us holy, it has more than enough power to make us at ease in any trial.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:50
18th Century
Theologian
This is my comfort in my affliction - (). The word translated here as "comfort" occurs only here and in Job 6:10. The obvious meani…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:50
19th Century
Bishop
ZAIN.
Comfort. —As in Job 6:10, where the same noun occurs, its only other use. We might render, “This is m…
John Gill
On Psalms 119:50
17th Century
Pastor
This [is] my comfort in my affliction David had his afflictions, and so has every good man; none are without; it is the w…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:49–56
17th Century
Minister
Those who make God's promises their portion may with humble boldness make them their plea. He who by His Spirit works faith in us will work for us.…