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God as Your Strong Rock
Commentators explain that David's plea for God to be a 'strong rock' and 'house of defense' uses powerful, personal imagery. Drawing from his own life experiences of hiding in literal rock fortresses, David asks God to be his ultimate, impregnable place of safety. This teaches believers to see God as their personal, unshakeable refuge in times of danger.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 31:2
18th Century
Theologian
Bow down thine ear to me - As He does who inclines His ear toward one whom He is willing to hear, or whom He is desirous of hearing…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 31:2
19th Century
Bishop
My strong rock. —Literally,
“You are to me for a rock of a stronghold,
For a house of fortresses to save me.”<…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 31:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house o…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 31:2
16th Century
Theologian
incline thine ear unto me. These words express with how much ardor David’s soul was stimulated to pray. He does not affect splendid or orn…
John Gill
On Psalms 31:2
17th Century
Pastor
Bow down your ear to me
Which is said after the manner of men, who, when they give attention, and listen to anything…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 31:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Faith and prayer must go together, for the prayer of faith is the prevailing prayer. David gave up his soul in a special manner to God. And with th…