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A Cry for God's Ear
Commentators like Spurgeon and Barnes highlight the intense feeling of being shut out from God. The psalmist isn't just praying; he's pleading for his prayer to even be allowed into God's presence, as if knocking on a closed door. This verse validates the feeling of being unheard and models the humble, desperate act of asking God to condescend and 'incline' His ear to our faint cries.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 88:2
18th Century
Theologian
Let my prayer come before thee - As if there were something which hindered it, or which had obstructed the way to the throne of gra…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 88:2
19th Century
Preacher
Let my prayer come before thee:
"Give me an audience, O Lord. Do not shut the door in my face.
My prayer has been knocking, …
John Gill
On Psalms 88:2
17th Century
Pastor
Let my prayer come before you
Not before men, as hypocrites desire, but before the Lord; let it not be shut out, but…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 88:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The first words of the psalmist are the only words of comfort and support in this psalm. Good people can be so greatly afflicted, and may have such…