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A Cry from the Heart
Commentators note that the words 'voice' and 'complaint' suggest this was not a silent, formal prayer. Instead, it was an audible, earnest, and fervent cry from a state of deep distress. This affirms that bringing our raw emotions and loud cries to God in prayer is a valid and biblical form of devotion.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 64:1
18th Century
Theologian
Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer—The use of the word 'voice' here would seem to imply that this was audible prayer, or that, thou…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 64:1
19th Century
Bishop
My prayer. —Rather, my cry, complaint, as in Psalms 55:2.
John Calvin
On Psalms 64:1
16th Century
Theologian
Hear my voice, O God! He begins by saying that he prayed earnestly and with vehemence, stating at the same time what made this necessary. …
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John Gill
On Psalms 64:1
17th Century
Pastor
Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer
The prayer of the psalmist was vocal and expressed in a mournful manner, with groa…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 64:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist earnestly begs God to preserve him from disquieting fear.
The tongue is a little member, but it boasts great things. The uprigh…