Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Hear my cry, O God — See the notes at (Psalms 5:2). The word rendered cry in this place sometimes denotes a joyful shout—a shout…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Hear my cry, O God! It is not exactly determined at what time this psalm was composed, but there seems to be some probability in the conje…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Hear my cry, O God
Being in distress; and which was vocally expressed with great fervency and importunity;

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David begins with prayers and tears, but ends with praise. Thus the soul, being lifted up to God, returns to the enjoyment of itself. Wherever we a…

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