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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 88:6
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 88:6
19th Century
Bishop
Lowest pit. See Note on Psalms 86:13.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 88:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Psalms 88:6
16th Century
Theologian
Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit. The Psalmist now acknowledges more distinctly that whatever adversities he endured proceeded from the…
John Gill
On Psalms 88:6
17th Century
Pastor
You have laid me in the lowest pit
The Targum interprets it of captivity which was like to the lowest pit;'' and so …
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…