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Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face.
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God's Way, Not Mine
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon highlight a crucial detail: David prays, 'Make thy way straight,' not 'my way.' This is a prayer of profound submission. It's not a request for God to make our personal plans easy, but a plea for God to reveal His perfect will and give us the grace to walk in it. It acknowledges our need for divine direction, especially when we feel lost or opposed.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Upon Nehiloth – The title of (Psalms 4:1–8) is “upon Neginoth.” Since that refers to a musical instrument, it is probable that t…
19th Century
Anglican
Enemies. —Literally, those watching for, or lying in wait. Aquila and Jerome both give “those lying in ambush.” God’s gui…
Baptist
David does not say, "Make my way straight", he does not want to have his own way, but he wants to walk in God's way. Thus sweet submission blends w…
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16th Century
Protestant
O Jehovah, lead me forth, etc. Some explain these words as follows: Show me what is right, and make me wholly devoted to practicing the ri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness Not in mine, but yours; in the righteousness of God, which is revealed in the …
David often prayed alone, yet he was very consistent in attending public worship. The mercy of God should always be the foundation of both our hope…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist openly prayed against his persecutors; here he prays against the deceitful, that he may not be misled.
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