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A Human Cry for Rest
Commentators note that David's cry is a deeply human expression of wanting to escape overwhelming trouble. He doesn't wish for the wings of an eagle to fight, but for the wings of a dove to flee. This highlights a desire not for victory, but for rest and a quiet refuge from the pain of betrayal and conflict, a feeling many believers can identify with in times of trial.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 55:6
18th Century
Theologian
And I said - That is, when I saw these calamities coming upon me, and did not know what the result was to be.
Oh, tha…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 55:6
19th Century
Bishop
Oh that I had. —Literally, who will give me? —The bird that was in the psalmist’s thought was doubtless the Rock Pigeon (…
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…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 55:6
16th Century
Theologian
And I said, Who will give me wings like a dove? These words mean more than merely that he could find no way to escape. They are meant to e…
John Gill
On Psalms 55:6
17th Century
Pastor
And I said, oh that I had wings like a dove
The psalmist pitches upon this creature, partly to suggest that his enem…
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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