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The Storm of Betrayal
Commentators agree that the "stormy wind and tempest" is a powerful metaphor. Most, like Albert Barnes, connect it directly to the calamities of Absalom's rebellion, which burst upon David with the fury of a sudden storm, threatening to sweep everything away.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 55:8
18th Century
Theologian
I would hasten my escape - I would make haste to secure an escape. I would not delay, but I would flee at once.
From the windy …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 55:8
19th Century
Preacher
But he who would fly away from slander must fly very fast. How can we escape it? That cruel tongue, that wicked tongue walks through the earth and …
John Gill
On Psalms 55:8
17th Century
Pastor
I would hasten my escape from the windy storm [and] tempest.
This may refer to an army of rebellious subjects, bea…
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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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