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Prayer Born of Urgency
Commentators like John Calvin and John Gill note that the psalmist's prayer is not calm and collected, but fervent and urgent. The repetition—'Hear my prayer' and 'Give ear'—reveals a heart in deep distress. This teaches that in moments of extreme crisis, our prayers can be raw, emotional, and even disorderly as we pour out our hearts to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 54:2
18th Century
Theologian
Hear my prayer, O God - My earnest cry for deliverance from the designs of those who would betray me.
Give ear to the…
John Calvin
On Psalms 54:2
16th Century
Theologian
Hear my prayer, O God! The language is expressive of his earnestness. He was led to this fervor of supplication by the extremity of his pr…
John Gill
On Psalms 54:2
17th Century
Pastor
Hear my prayer, O God
The psalmist first puts up his petitions, and then desires to be heard; his distress, and the …
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 54:1–3
17th Century
Minister
God is faithful, though people are not to be trusted, and it is well for us that it is so. David has no other plea to depend on than God's name, no…