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The Escalation of Prayer
Commentators note the psalmist's plea intensifies from "prayer" to "cry" and finally to "tears." This progression shows a deepening earnestness, not just repetition. Scholars like Spurgeon describe tears as an eloquent and powerful form of prayer, an "irresistible weapon of weakness" that communicates our deepest needs to God when words are not enough.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 39:12
18th Century
Theologian
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry - That is, in view of my affliction and my sins; in view, also, of the perplexing …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 39:12
19th Century
Bishop
For I am a stranger. —A reminiscence of Genesis 23:4, and adopted in 1 Peter 2:11 from the Septuagint (see New Testament C…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 39:12
19th Century
Preacher
And a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
"They did not remain here. My fathers used this world merely as an inn, at which they stay…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 39:12
16th Century
Theologian
Hear my prayer, O Jehovah! David gradually increases his vehemence in prayer. He speaks first of prayer; in the second place, of …
John Gill
On Psalms 39:12
17th Century
Pastor
Hear my prayer, O Lord
Which was, that he would remove the affliction from him that lay so hard and heavy upon him;<…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 39:7–13
17th Century
Minister
There is no solid satisfaction to be gained from the creature; but it is to be found in the Lord, and in communion with him. We should be driven to…