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Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
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A Cry of Deep Distress
Commentators explain that the word "cry" signifies more than a simple request. It's a vocal, fervent plea born from deep distress and an overwhelmed heart. David's prayer is not casual; it's an earnest and desperate appeal for God to listen and intervene in a time of great need.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hear my cry, O God Being in distress; and which was vocally expressed with great fervency and importunity;
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