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Distress is the Time for Prayer
Commentators emphasize that distress is the very time to pray. David's example shows that when overwhelmed, we should turn to God alone, not human strength. His prayer intensified from a 'call' to a 'cry,' teaching that the path to God is always open, even when all other avenues are closed. This act of crying out in crisis is presented as a mark of profound faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:6
18th Century
Theologian
In my distress - This refers, most probably, not to any particular case, but rather indicates his general habit of mind, that when he was in…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:6
19th Century
Bishop
Out Of his temple. — Rather, Place — plainly, as in Psalm 11:4; Psalms 29:9, the heavenly dwelling of Jehovah.…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 18:6
19th Century
Preacher
In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God:
He puts together the two names, "Jehovah" and "my God." He says that …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 18:6
16th Century
Theologian
In my distress, etc. It was a very clear proof of uncommon faith in David when, being almost plunged into the gulf of death, he lifted his…
John Gill
On Psalms 18:6
17th Century
Pastor
In my distress I called upon the Lord
The great Jehovah, the everlasting I AM, who is the most High in all the earth…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 18:1–19
17th Century
Minister
The first words, "I will love you, O Lord, my strength," are the scope and contents of the psalm (Psalms 18:1). Those who trul…