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A Crucial Turning Point
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a pivotal moment. After reflecting on the emptiness and futility of worldly pursuits, the psalmist makes a conscious turn. He stops looking for answers or satisfaction in the world and deliberately shifts his focus to God. Scholars like Spurgeon describe this as stepping from 'sand to the rock.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 39:7
18th Century
Theologian
And now, Lord, what wait I for? – From considering a vain world—of the fruitless efforts of humanity, of whatever perplexed, embarr…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 39:7
19th Century
Bishop
And now, Lord ... —“If such is man’s condition, what,” says the psalmist, “is my expectation?” We seem to hear the deep sigh with …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 39:7
19th Century
Preacher
And now, Lord—
If all earthly things are nothing but emptiness—
What wait I for?
"I wait for nothing here, for …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 39:7
16th Century
Theologian
And now, O Lord, what do I wait for? David, having acknowledged that his heart had been too much under the influence of ardent and impetuo…
John Gill
On Psalms 39:7
17th Century
Pastor
And now, Lord, what wait I for ?
&c.] Look for, or expect, in this view of things? not long life, since the days of …
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…