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The Strength in Silence
Commentators explain that the psalmist's silence is not a sign of weakness but of profound patience and forbearance. He intentionally chooses not to engage with the slander and accusations against him. As Matthew Henry notes, the less we focus on the injuries done to us, the more we can maintain our own inner peace.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 38:14
18th Century
Theologian
Thus I was as a man that heareth not - The sentiment in the former verse is repeated here to show the greatness of his patience and…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 38:14
19th Century
Bishop
Reproofs. —Better, replies or justifications, (For the whole passage, compare to Isaiah 53:7.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 38:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. For in thee, O LORD, do I hope:
What sublime faith there …
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John Gill
On Psalms 38:14
17th Century
Pastor
Thus I was as a man that hears not
Any thing that is said to him; he took no more notice of it than if he had never …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 38:12–22
17th Century
Minister
Wicked men hate goodness, even when they benefit by it. David, in the complaints he makes of his enemies, seems to refer to Christ. But our enemies…