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Even Strong Believers Stumble
Commentators like John Calvin and Charles Spurgeon emphasize that the psalmist, a devout leader, confesses his faith was on the verge of collapse. This shows that even the strongest believers can face profound doubt and feel their spiritual footing give way, reminding us that this is a common struggle, not a unique failure.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 73:2
18th Century
Theologian
But as for me - literally, “And I.” The meaning is, “And I, who so confidently now trust in God, and believe that he is good, was formerly i…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 73:2
19th Century
Bishop
Slipped. —Literally, were poured out. This metaphor for weakness and instability is obvious. Compare.
“Dissolvuntu…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 73:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Even to such as are of a clean heart. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
He was a good man, o…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 73:2
16th Century
Theologian
As for me, etc. Literally, it is, And I: which should be read with emphasis; for David means that those temptations, which are an…
John Gill
On Psalms 73:2
17th Century
Pastor
But as for me
Who am one of the Israel of God whose heart has been renewed and purified by the grace of God, and to whom he ha…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 73:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tested the graces of many saints. But he lay…