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Prayer as a Holy Argument
Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin highlight that the psalmist isn't just begging; he's presenting a logical argument. He reasons that his death would mean one less voice praising God on earth, which would be a 'loss' to God's glory. This teaches that our prayers can be more than simple requests; we can respectfully reason with God, appealing to His own character and purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 30:9
18th Century
Theologian
What proof is there in my blood — That is, what profit or advantage would there be to you if I should die? What would be “gained” b…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 30:9
19th Century
Bishop
What profit ... — that is, to God. For the conception of death as breaking the covenant relation between Israel and Jehovah, and so causin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 30:9
19th Century
Preacher
So his prayer was an argument, and that is the very bone and sinew of prayer, – to reason and argue with God. He seems to put it thus, – "Lord, if …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 30:9
16th Century
Theologian
What profit is there in my blood? Some explain the verse in this way: What good will it do me to have lived, unless you prolong my life un…
John Gill
On Psalms 30:9
17th Century
Pastor
What profit [is there] in my blood ?
&c.] Should that be shed, and he die by the hands of his enemies, through divin…
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 …