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For you are the God of my strength. Why have you rejected me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
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Faith vs. Feeling
The psalmist expresses a deep tension common to believers. He affirms the truth that God is his strength, yet voices the painful feeling of being abandoned. Commentators note that while feelings of rejection are real, they don't reflect the ultimate reality of God's faithfulness. This verse gives permission to honestly express our struggles to God, even when our feelings contradict what we know to be true about Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For thou art the God of my strength—See (Psalms 18:2), note; (Psalms 28:7), note.
Why dost th…
19th Century
Baptist
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. For thou art the God of my stren…
16th Century
Protestant
For thou art the God of my strength. This verse differs very little from the ninth verse of the preceding psalm, and the difference consis…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For you [are] the God of my strength Who being the strong and mighty God was able to deliver and save him, as well a…
Regarding the dispute God had with David for sin, he prays, Enter not into judgment with me, if You do so I will be condemned; but regardi…
13th Century
Catholic
In the previous psalm, David described his desire. Now, he adds a prayer for the fulfillment of that desire.
He first offers the p…
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