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First Thing in the Morning
Commentators explain that the phrase "in the morning shall my prayer come before thee" signifies more than just a time of day. It expresses a deep earnestness and priority. The psalmist resolves to make prayer his very first action, anticipating the dawn itself. This demonstrates a fervent desire to connect with God above all other daily concerns.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 88:13
18th Century
Theologian
But unto thee have I cried, O Lord — I have earnestly prayed; I have sought your gracious interposition.
And in the m…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 88:13
19th Century
Bishop
But to You ... —Better, But as for me, I, etc. The pronoun is emphatic. The speaker has not gon…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 88:13
19th Century
Preacher
"I will be up early, before you come to me. I will be first to approach you. I will salute the rising sun with my rising prayer."
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John Calvin
On Psalms 88:13
16th Century
Theologian
But to you have I cried, O Jehovah! There may have been a degree of immoderation in the language of the prophet, which, as I have granted,…
John Gill
On Psalms 88:13
17th Century
Pastor
But unto thee have I cried, O Lord
Formerly, and had been heard, answered, and relieved, and which was an encouragem…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 88:10–18
17th Century
Minister
Departed souls may declare God's faithfulness, justice, and lovingkindness; but deceased bodies can neither receive God's favors in comfort, nor re…