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The Value of Praying Aloud
Commentators note that David prayed "with my voice," meaning aloud. While not essential, they suggest vocal prayer can be a powerful practice. It can help focus one's thoughts, provide a natural outlet for deep anguish, and serve as a bold declaration of faith against opposition or doubt.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 3:4
18th Century
Theologian
I cried to the Lord - That is, in these troubles, as he had always done in affliction. The form of the verb here is future - &ldquo…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 3:4
19th Century
Bishop
With my voice. —That is, aloud. The verbs are present, expressing the habit of the royal psalmist.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 3:4
19th Century
Preacher
He means that he loved to pray alone, but to use his voice in prayer. I have heard many Christians say that they can pray better when they can hear…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 3:4
16th Century
Theologian
The conjunction and should be understood as the contrasting particle 'but,' because David uses language full of confidence, opposing the a…
John Gill
On Psalms 3:4
17th Century
Pastor
I cried unto the Lord with my voice
The experience which the psalmist had of being heard in prayer, was what gave gr…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 3:4–8
17th Century
Minister
Care and grief do us good when they lead us to pray to God earnestly. David had always found God ready to answer his prayers. Nothing can create a …