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Honest Emotion in Faith
Commentators highlight that this verse portrays a raw and honest picture of overwhelming fear. David, a man after God's own heart, was completely enveloped by terror and trembling. Scholars like Matthew Henry suggest this was intensified by the memory of his past sins. This serves as a reminder that even strong believers can face paralyzing fear, and the Bible does not hide this reality.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 55:5
18th Century
Theologian
Fearfulness and trembling - Fear so great as to produce trembling. Compare to the notes on Job 4:14. He did not know when these things would…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 55:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
If he could not have the wings of an eagle to fight out the conflict, he begged for the wings of a dove to fly from it. But what would you and I be…
John Gill
On Psalms 55:5
17th Century
Pastor
Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me
Fear and dread of mind, and trembling of body;
and hor…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 55:1–8
17th Century
Minister
In these verses we have:
David praying. Prayer is a salve for every sore, and a relief to the spirit under every burden.
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