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Humility Invites Salvation
Commentators explain that being "poor and sorrowful" is not just a statement of misery, but a posture of humble dependence on God. John Calvin notes this meekness of spirit is what invites God's favor. This teaches that acknowledging our need and helplessness is the first step toward receiving God's uplifting salvation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 69:29
18th Century
Theologian
But I am poor and sorrowful - I am afflicted and suffering. The word here rendered "poor" often means "afflicted."
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Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 69:29
19th Century
Bishop
Set me up on high. —Or, lift me up, that is, into a secure place out of the reach of enemies.
John Calvin
On Psalms 69:29
16th Century
Theologian
As for me, I am poor and sorrowful. From this verse we perceive more distinctly how David cast away from himself the swelling and raging p…
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John Gill
On Psalms 69:29
17th Century
Pastor
But I [am] poor and sorrowful
The Messiah was poor in a literal sense, as it was foretold he should, ([Reference Zec…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 69:22–29
17th Century
Minister
These are prophecies of the destruction of Christ's persecutors. Verses 22 and 23 are applied to the judgments of God upon the unbelieving Jews, in…