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Confession Before Comfort
Commentators like Calvin and Ellicott highlight the psalmist's profound sincerity. Before asking for relief from his suffering, he first looks inward, confesses his sin ('for I have sinned against thee'), and pleads for mercy. This teaches that true healing begins not with addressing the symptoms of our pain, but with seeking forgiveness and reconciliation with God, the root source of all restoration.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 41:4
18th Century
Theologian
I said, Lord - I said in my sickness, or in the trial referred to in the psalm. I called on God to be merciful to me when others ha…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 41:4
19th Century
Bishop
I said. —After the general statement, the poet applies it to his own case, which showed such sadly different conduct on the part o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 41:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
Heal my soul; for have sinned against thee. Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
But good men do …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 41:4
16th Century
Theologian
I have said, O Jehovah! have mercy upon me. By this verse he shows that in his adversity he did not seek to soothe his mind with flattery,…
John Gill
On Psalms 41:4
17th Century
Pastor
I said, Lord, be merciful unto me
(See Gill on Psalms 40:11);
heal my soul…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 41:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The people of God are not free from poverty, sickness, or outward affliction, but the Lord will consider their case and send due supplies. From his…