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Faith is an Active Flight to God
The psalmist doesn't just ask for help; he actively runs to God. Commentators like Barnes and Calvin highlight that the phrase 'I flee unto thee to hide me' describes a deliberate act of seeking refuge. The original Hebrew can even be translated as 'to you I have hidden,' suggesting a confident arrival in God's protective care. This teaches that faith involves actively turning and entrusting ourselves to God's protection when facing threats.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 143:9
18th Century
Theologian
Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies - See the notes at (Psalms 69:14).
I flee to you to hide me - Margin, “…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 143:9
19th Century
Bishop
I flee ... —Literally, to you I have hidden. A phrase which has been variously explained—
- to you I have conf…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 143:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. Teach me to do thy will; for thy art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me in…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 143:9
16th Century
Theologian
Deliver me, O Jehovah! from my enemies. This prayer conveys the same meaning, for his enemies were so intent on his destruction that they …
John Gill
On Psalms 143:9
17th Century
Pastor
Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies
Either Saul and his courtiers, or Absalom and the conspirators along with him;…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 143:7–12
17th Century
Minister
David prays that God would be well pleased with him, and let him know that He was so. He pleads the wretchedness of his case if God withdrew from h…