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The Blessing of God's Face
Commentators explain that the plea "make thy face to shine" is a direct echo of the priestly blessing from Numbers 6. It is a prayer for God's tangible favor, gracious presence, and loving care to be made evident. As John Calvin notes, during times of affliction it can feel like God's face is hidden, so this prayer asks God to break through the darkness and show that He is near and active on our behalf.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 31:16
18th Century
Theologian
Make your face to shine upon your servant - That is, show me your favor, or be kind and merciful to me. See the notes at Psalms 4:6…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 31:16
19th Century
Bishop
Make thy face to shine. —As in Psalm 4:6, an echo of the priestly blessing. (Numbers 6:24–26.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 31:16
19th Century
Preacher
Save me for your mercies' sake.
That is a prayer for a sinner, and a prayer for a saint; a prayer for every day in the year: Sav…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 31:16
16th Century
Theologian
Make your face to shine upon your servant. We have said previously, and we will see in many instances later, that this way of speaking is …
John Gill
On Psalms 31:16
17th Century
Pastor
Make your face to shine upon your servant
In which he prays for the gracious presence of God, the manifestations of …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 31:9–18
17th Century
Minister
David's troubles made him a man of sorrows. In this, he was a type of Christ, who was acquainted with grief. David acknowledged that his affliction…