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The High Cost of Idolatry
Commentators agree that turning from the true God to any other—whether a pagan idol or a conception of God made in our own image—inevitably "multiplies sorrows." This isn't just a future punishment but a present reality. Choosing anything other than the God of Scripture as your ultimate source of hope and devotion leads to a life of increasing pain and disappointment.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 16:4
18th Century
Theologian
Their sorrows shall be multiplied - The word here translated “sorrows”—Hebrew עצבוּת (‛atstsebôth)—may mean either idols o…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 16:4
19th Century
Bishop
Their sorrows. —This verse also offers great variation in the ancient versions. The literal text reads: Their sorrows [or…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 16:4
19th Century
Preacher
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 16:4
16th Century
Theologian
The Psalmist now describes the true way of maintaining brotherly concord with the saints, by declaring that he will have nothing to do with unbelie…
John Gill
On Psalms 16:4
17th Century
Pastor
Their sorrows shall be multiplied
Not the sorrows of the saints and excellent ones, by seeing the idolatry of men, a…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 16:1–11
17th Century
Minister
David flees to God's protection with cheerful, believing confidence. Those who have avowed that the Lord is their Lord should often remind themselv…