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The Wisdom of Restraint
Commentators agree that the psalmist wisely chose not to voice his doubts. Charles Spurgeon powerfully compares unspoken doubts to a corked bottle of poison or an unlit match; speaking them unleashes their harm. The psalmist's self-restraint was an act of wisdom, recognizing that his words could damage the faith of others, especially the vulnerable.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 73:15
18th Century
Theologian
If I say, I will speak thus — If I should resolve to give expression to my feelings. If I should utter all that is passing in my mi…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 73:15
19th Century
Bishop
If I say ... —Or, If, I thought, I should reason in this way, I should be faithless to the generation of your sons. Or, p…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 73:15
19th Century
Preacher
If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
Do not always speak what you think. "Bu…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 73:15
16th Century
Theologian
If I should say, I will speak thus. David, perceiving the sinfulness of the thoughts with which he was tempted, puts a bridle upon himself…
John Gill
On Psalms 73:15
17th Century
Pastor
If I say, I will speak thus
Either as the wicked do, (Psalms 73:8Psalms 73:9[Reference Psalm…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 73:15–20
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist having shown the progress of his temptation, shows how faith and grace prevailed. He maintained respect for God's people, and with tha…