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Hope Fuels Patience
Commentators like Calvin and Barnes explain that David's ability to remain silent and patient amidst suffering comes directly from his hope in God. He trusts that God will ultimately answer and vindicate him. This teaches that a firm hope in God's future action is the source of strength to endure present trials without lashing out or despairing.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 38:15
18th Century
Theologian
For in you, O Lord, do I hope - This shows the reason or ground of his patience. He committed his whole cause to God. He believed that God w…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 38:15
19th Century
Bishop
You will hear. — You is emphatic.
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 Calvin
On Psalms 38:15
16th Century
Theologian
For on thee, O Jehovah! do I wait. David here shows the source of his patience. It consisted in this: trusting in the grace of God, he ove…
John Gill
On Psalms 38:15
17th Century
Pastor
For in thee, O Lord, do I hope
That he would plead his cause against his accusers and revilers, and who sought his h…
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…