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For our soul is bowed down to the dust. Our body cleaves to the earth.
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A Picture of Total Defeat
Commentators explain that the phrases "soul is bowed down to the dust" and "belly cleaveth unto the earth" are powerful metaphors. They paint a picture of complete and utter prostration, like a person or animal crushed to the ground, unable to rise. This isn't just sadness; it's a state of extreme affliction and helplessness in the face of overwhelming calamity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For our soul is bowed down to the dust - That is, we are weighed down with calamity, so that we sink to the earth. The expression i…
16th Century
Protestant
For our soul is humbled to the dust. The people of God again lament the greatness of their calamities. So that God may be more inclined to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For our soul is bowed down to the dust Which may signify great declension in spiritual things, much dejection of min…
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In afflictions, we must not seek relief by any sinful compliance, but should continually meditate on the truth, purity, and knowledge of our heart-…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist demonstrated his desire for God; here he proceeds to pray against the affliction of the entire people.
The…