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A Cry of Panic, Not Rashness
Commentators explain that when David said he spoke "in my haste," he wasn't just being impulsive. The original language suggests a state of terror, alarm, and mental confusion. In a moment of overwhelming fear, he felt completely cut off from God's sight and care, believing his situation was hopeless.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 31:22
18th Century
Theologian
For I said in my haste - In my fear; my apprehension. The word rendered “haste” properly means that terror or alarm which causes on…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 31:22
19th Century
Bishop
In my haste ... —Literally, in my fleeing away in fear. Jerome, Aquila, and Symmachus, “in my confusion.”
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 31:22–23
19th Century
Preacher
For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before your eyes: nevertheless you heard the voice of my supplications when I cried to you. O love th…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 31:22
16th Century
Theologian
And I said in my fear. David here confesses that because of his distrust, he deserved to be deserted by God and left to perish. It is true…
John Gill
On Psalms 31:22
17th Century
Pastor
For I said in my haste
When he made haste to get away for fear of Saul, (1 Samuel 23:26) ; and so the Ta…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 31:19–24
17th Century
Minister
Instead of yielding to impatience or despondency under our troubles, we should turn our thoughts to the goodness of the Lord towards those who fear…