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The Weight of Lifelong Suffering
Commentators emphasize that the psalmist's suffering is not a recent event but a chronic, lifelong condition, as indicated by the phrase 'from my youth up.' This verse gives voice to the experience of those who endure persistent, long-term affliction that leaves them feeling constantly on the verge of death.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 88:15
18th Century
Theologian
I am afflicted and ready to die - I am so afflicted - so crushed with sorrow and trouble - that my strength is nearly gone, and I can endure…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 88:15
19th Century
Bishop
Terrors: Another of the many expressions which connect this psalm with the book of Job. (Job 9:34, and others.)
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Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 88:15–18
19th Century
Preacher
There the Psalm ends. It is a sorrowful wail, and it comes to a close when you do not expect it to finish. It really has no finish to it, as when m…
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John Gill
On Psalms 88:15
17th Century
Pastor
I am afflicted
In body and mind, from within and from without, by Satan, by the men of the world, and by the Lord hi…
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…