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which my lips promised, And my mouth spoke, when I was in distress.
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Vows from a Full Heart
Commentators explain that vows made in distress are often not calm or carefully worded, but are passionate outbursts from a full heart. Albert Barnes notes these promises, sometimes 'blurted out' in desperation, are seen by God as deeply sincere and acceptable because they come from a place of raw honesty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which my lips have uttered... — Margin, “opened.” The Hebrew word, however — פצה pâtsâh — properly means to tear apart, to…
19th Century
Anglican
Uttered. —Literally, opened.
Baptist
I will pay thee my vows, which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which my lips have uttered Or "opened" F5 ; publicly and distinctly declared, and from which there is no …
We should declare to those who fear God what he has done for our souls, and how he has heard and answered our prayers, inviting them to join us in …
