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You have laid me in the lowest pit, In the darkest depths.
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Acknowledging God's Hand
The psalmist directly attributes his suffering to God. Commentators like John Calvin note that this is a crucial step for any believer. Before one can sincerely seek relief from God, one must first be convinced that the trial comes from His hand, not from random chance. This acknowledgment is the foundation for turning to Him in prayer.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You have laid me in the lowest pit — That is, I am as if I were laid in this way; the deep grave seems now to lie so certainly befo…
19th Century
Anglican
Lowest pit. See Note on Psalms 86:13.
Baptist
Very properly here comes a "Selah." Such a strain upon the harp-strings had put them all out of tune; so the players had notice to retune their har…
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16th Century
Protestant
Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit. The Psalmist now acknowledges more distinctly that whatever adversities he endured proceeded from the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You have laid me in the lowest pit The Targum interprets it of captivity which was like to the lowest pit;'' and so …
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…
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