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Wisdom Before Unbelievers
Commentators unanimously highlight that the psalmist's resolve to 'bridle' his tongue was specifically for when 'the wicked is before me.' He feared that expressing his doubts or pain would give unbelievers a reason to mock God and be confirmed in their skepticism. This serves as a timeless warning for believers to be wise and discerning in how they voice their struggles in the presence of those who might twist their words.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 39:1
18th Century
Theologian
I said - This refers to a resolution that he had formed. He does not say, however, at what time of his life the resolution was adopted, or h…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 39:1
19th Century
Bishop
My tongue. —To enter into the feeling of the poet we must remember the unrestrained way in which people in ancient Near Eastern cu…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 39:1
19th Century
Preacher
I said,
"I thought it, and at last I said it. I resolved; I determined upon it; and I registered the vow."
I will take hee…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 39:1
16th Century
Theologian
I said, I will take heed to my ways. David explains and illustrates the greatness of his grief by this circumstance, that, contrary to his…
John Gill
On Psalms 39:1
17th Century
Pastor
I said
That is, in his heart; he purposed and determined within himself to do as follows; and he might express it wi…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 39:1–6
17th Century
Minister
If an evil thought should arise in the mind, suppress it. Watchfulness as a habit is the bridle upon the head; watchfulness in actions is the hand …