I will open my mouth in a parable. I will utter dark sayings of old,

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I will open my mouth in a parable - See the notes at (Psalms 49:4). The word “parable” here means a statement by analog…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I will open. — A difficulty arises from the fact that the psalm deals with history and is neither a proverb (mâshal

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I will open my mouth Speak freely, boldly, and without reserve, (Ephesians 6:19) , so Christ opened his mouth…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

These are called dark and deep sayings because they require careful examination. The law of God was given with a specific instruction to teach it d…

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