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A Plea to Praise God on Earth
The psalmist's argument is a powerful appeal to God's own glory. Commentators explain that David is essentially saying, "If you let me die, you lose a voice of praise on earth. But if you spare me, I will continue to thank and remember you among the living." This frames life as a precious opportunity to glorify God in the world.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 6:5
18th Century
Theologian
For in death - In the state of the dead; in the grave.
There is no remembrance of thee - They who are dead do not remember you…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 6:5
19th Century
Bishop
For in death. —As in Psalm 30:9, the sufferer urges as a further reason for Divine aid the loss Jehovah would suffer by the cessat…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 6:5
19th Century
Preacher
It is as much as to say, "If you let me die, you will lose one singer out of your earthly choir; but if you will let me live, I will remember you; …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 6:5
16th Century
Theologian
For in death there is no remembrance of thee. After God has bestowed all things freely upon us, He requires nothing in return but a gratef…
John Gill
On Psalms 6:5
17th Century
Pastor
For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee
Of the goodness, truth, power, and faithfulness of God; no notice can…
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…