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The Fear of Separation
David's greatest fear was not punishment, but total separation from God. Commentators explain that being 'cast away from thy presence' represents the ultimate misery for a believer—losing the relationship and favor of God. This reflects the heart of a true child of God who, even in sin, cannot bear the thought of being abandoned by their Father.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 51:11
18th Century
Theologian
Cast me not away from thy presence — That is, Do not reject me, or cast me off entirely; do not abandon me; do not leave me i…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 51:11
19th Century
Bishop
Cast me not away. —This phrase is used to describe the formal rejection of Israel by the God of the covenant ([Reference …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 51:10–11
19th Century
Preacher
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me…
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John Gill
On Psalms 51:11
17th Century
Pastor
Cast me not away from your presence
As abominable; as a vessel in which he had no pleasure; with indignation and wra…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 51:7–15
17th Century
Minister
Purge me with hyssop, with the blood of Christ applied to my soul by a living faith, as the water of purification was sprinkled with a bunch of hys…