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Behold, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness." Selah.
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A Cry for Quiet Solitude
Commentators explain that David's desire to "lodge in the wilderness" is a cry for a quiet, uninhabited place, far from the treachery and chaos of his enemies. This reflects a universal human longing for rest and peace when overwhelmed by life's burdens. The goal wasn't a permanent home, but a temporary refuge to find quiet.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Look, then I would wander far off - literally, “Look, I would make the distance far by wandering;” I would separate myself far from these tr…
19th Century
Anglican
Remain. —Better, lodge.
Baptist
Why, David had been in the wilderness, and then he sighed to get back to the temple of God; but such foolish creatures are we, at our very wisest, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Lo, [then] would I wander far off, [and] remain in thewilderness So David did when he…
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David praying. Prayer is a salve for every sore, and a relief to the spirit under every burden.
13th Century
Catholic
Hear, O God, my prayer, and do not despise my supplication.
Previously, the psalmist showed the insults of his enemies ag…
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