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The Weight of Our Sin
The psalmist begins by acknowledging a universal feeling: being overwhelmed by sin. Commentators explain that "Iniquities prevail against me" describes a heavy burden of guilt that can make us feel distant from God. This honest confession is the necessary starting point for true worship, not a reason to avoid it.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 65:3
18th Century
Theologian
Iniquities prevail against me - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Words,” or “matters of iniquities.” The literal meaning is “words”; and the …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 65:3
19th Century
Bishop
Iniquities. —Literally, Words (or, things) of iniquities, i.e., details of crime, or instances of wicke…
John Calvin
On Psalms 65:3
16th Century
Theologian
Words of iniquity have prevailed against me. He does not complain of the people being assailed with calumny, but is to be understood as co…
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John Gill
On Psalms 65:3
17th Century
Pastor
Iniquities prevail against me
Or, "are mightier than I" {h}; this may be understood either of the iniquities of othe…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 65:1–5
17th Century
Minister
All the praise the Lord receives from this earth is from Zion, being the fruit of the Spirit of Christ, and acceptable through him. Praise is silen…