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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 55:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 55:7
19th Century
Bishop
Remain. —Better, lodge.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 55:7
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On Psalms 55:7
17th Century
Pastor
Lo, [then] would I wander far off, [and] remain in the
wilderness
So David did when he…
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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