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Sorrow's Physical Toll
Commentators explain that the phrase 'mine eye wasteth away' describes a real, physical toll of deep sorrow. John Calvin notes this shows the psalmist is not 'iron-hearted' but is genuinely crushed by his affliction. It affirms that profound emotional and spiritual pain can manifest physically, a reality many believers experience.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 88:9
18th Century
Theologian
Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction — I weep; my eye pours out tears. Literally, My eye pines away, or decays. Compare Job 16…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 88:9
19th Century
Bishop
Mourneth. —Rather, fadeth, or pineth. So a Latin poet of the effects of weeping:
“Mæsta neque assiduo tabe…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 88:9
19th Century
Preacher
Now hear how the psalmist pleads with the Lord. Prayer is always best when it rises to pleading. The man who understands the sacred art of prayer b…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 88:9
16th Century
Theologian
My eye mourneth because of my affliction. To prevent it from being supposed that he was iron-hearted, he again repeats that his affliction…
John Gill
On Psalms 88:9
17th Century
Pastor
Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction
Or dropped tears, as the Targum, by which grief was vented; see ([Referenc…
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…