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You, Yahweh, when you favored me, made my mountain to stand strong. But when you hid your face, I was troubled.

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True Strength vs. False Security

Commentators explain that David's 'mountain' represents his sense of security and prosperity. He had begun to feel invincible, attributing his stability to his own strength. The verse is his confession that this strength was never his own, but a gift of God's favor. This serves as a powerful warning against carnal security and self-reliance, reminding believers that all true stability comes from God alone.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 30:7

18th Century

Theologian

Lord, by your favor you have made my mountain to stand strong - Margin: “settled strength for my mountain.” This refers, I understa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 30:7

19th Century

Bishop

Lord, by thy favourthat is, and all the while You (not my own strength) had made me secure. The marg…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 30:7

19th Century

Preacher

When God is at cross purposes with His people, they are troubled at once.

There is no need for blows, no need for angry words: Thou dids…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 30:7

16th Century

Theologian

O Jehovah! of your good pleasure. This verse describes the difference that exists between the confidence founded on the word of God and th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 30:7

17th Century

Pastor

Lord, by your favour you have made my mountain to stand
strong
The psalmist found himse…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 30:6–12

17th Century

Minister

When things are well with us, we are very prone to think that they will always be so. When we see our mistake, we should think with shame upon our …

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