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Vivid Cries for Help
Commentators explain that the psalmist uses three distinct and powerful metaphors for his distress: a rushing flood, a deep abyss, and a sealed pit or well. These images powerfully convey a feeling of being completely overwhelmed by calamity and on the verge of being consumed, highlighting the desperation of his plea for rescue.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 69:15
18th Century
Theologian
Let not the waterflood overflow me - The stream; the volume of waters. The idea is that of a flood or stream rolling along, that th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 69:15
19th Century
Bishop
Pit. —Properly, well. A stone usually covered the wells (Genesis 29:10), which explains the phrase, “shut her…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 69:15–20
19th Century
Preacher
Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. Hear me, O Lord, for thy lo…
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John Gill
On Psalms 69:15
17th Century
Pastor
Let not the water flood overflow me
The enemy, Satan, that came in like a flood upon him, with his whole posse of devils; or t…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 69:13–21
17th Century
Minister
Whatever deep waters of affliction or temptation we sink into, whatever floods of trouble or ungodly men seem ready to overwhelm us, let us perseve…