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A Prayer for Daily Strength
Most commentators see this verse not as a boast of self-sufficiency, but as a humble prayer. Even when we are committed to following God's ways, we are still weak and prone to stumble. Scholars like Spurgeon and Henry emphasize that this is a plea for God's sustaining grace, asking Him to 'hold me up' so that we can persevere. It teaches that daily dependence on God's strength is essential for every believer.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 17:5
18th Century
Theologian
Hold up my goings in thy paths - He had been enabled before this to keep himself from the ways of the violent by the word of God ([…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 17:5
19th Century
Bishop
Hold up. —Not, as in the Authorized Version, imperative, which is directly opposed to the context. The psalmist still asserts his …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 17:5
19th Century
Preacher
"I know that I am in your way; but, O Lord, hold me up! I am like a horse that needs a careful driver, else I shall trip and fall, in rough places …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 17:5
16th Century
Theologian
Uphold my steps. If we take God’s paths as the precepts of His law, the meaning will be evident: namely, that although David had …
John Gill
On Psalms 17:5
17th Century
Pastor
Hold up my goings in thy paths Which being spoken by David in his own person, and for himself, shows that he was consciou…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 17:1–7
17th Century
Minister
This psalm is a prayer. Insincere prayers are fruitless; but if our hearts lead our prayers, God will meet them with His favor. The psalmist was ac…