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A Plea for God's Gaze
Commentators explain that the plea "Turn thee unto me" is a cry for God to simply "look upon" the psalmist. The writer believes that if God would only see his desperate situation, God's compassion and mercy would be stirred. This models a form of prayer where we ask God to see our pain, trusting that His attention brings His mercy.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 25:16
18th Century
Theologian
Turn thee unto me - Rather, the Hebrew means “look upon me.” The idea, however, is that the face of God was, as it were, turned in …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 25:16
19th Century
Preacher
If you pass that dish round, there are some who will not help themselves from it, for they are not desolate and afflicted. But I know that…
John Calvin
On Psalms 25:16
16th Century
Theologian
Have respect unto me. As the flesh is always ready to suggest to us that God has forgotten us when he stops demonstrating his power by hel…
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John Gill
On Psalms 25:16
17th Century
Pastor
Turn to me, and have mercy upon me
Or "look unto me", or "upon me" F6 ; which suggests that the Lord has turned him…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 25:15–22
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist concludes, as he began, by expressing dependence on God and desire toward him. It is good so to hope, and quietly to wait for the salv…