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Body, Mind, and Soul in Pain
Commentators explain that the psalmist's physical suffering ('I am weak,' 'my bones are troubled') is inseparable from his spiritual and emotional anguish. The pain is so deep it affects his very 'bones,' the framework of his being. This shows that our faith acknowledges the profound connection between our spiritual state and our physical well-being.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 6:2
18th Century
Theologian
Have mercy upon me, O Lord - That is, be gracious to me, or show me compassion. This language may be used either in view of sin, su…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 6:2
19th Century
Bishop
I am weak. —Properly, wither, or waste with disease, or languish, as in Hosea 4:3;[Reference I…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 6:2
19th Century
Preacher
Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak. This was a sweet reason for David to urge: For I am weak. He could not say, "For I am …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 6:2
16th Century
Theologian
Have mercy upon me. As he earnestly calls upon God to be merciful to him, it is clearer from this that by the terms anger and
John Gill
On Psalms 6:2
17th Century
Pastor
Have mercy upon me, O Lord
He knew he was a sinner, both by original sin and actual transgression, which he was alwa…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 6:1–7
17th Century
Minister
These verses speak the language of a heart truly humbled, of a broken and contrite spirit under great afflictions, sent to awaken conscience and mo…