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The Weight of Perceived Wrath
The psalmist uses the powerful metaphor of being crushed by ocean waves to describe his suffering. Commentators explain this is not just physical hardship but a profound spiritual anguish. The psalmist interprets his trials as evidence of God's wrath, a feeling that Matthew Henry notes can be more painful for a believer than any outward trouble.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 88:7
18th Century
Theologian
Thy wrath lieth hard upon me—Presses me down; burdens me. The meaning is that what was the proper and usual expression of wrath or …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 88:7
19th Century
Bishop
And you have afflicted. —Literally, And you have pressed (me) down with all your breakers, sup…
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 Gill
On Psalms 88:7
17th Century
Pastor
The wrath lies hard upon me
So some good men apprehend, when they are under afflictive dispensations of Providence, …
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…