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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.

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Psalms Chapter 13 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ps 13:1-6.

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Ps 13:1-6.

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Introduction.

The Psalmist, mourning God's absence and the triumph of his enemies, prays for relief before he is totally destroyed, and is encouraged to hope his trust will not be in vain.

1. The forms of expression and figure here used are frequent (compare

Ps 9:12, 18; 10:11, 12).

How long . . . for ever--Shall it be for ever?

Psalms Chapter 13 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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2. The counsels or devices of his heart afford no relief.

Psalms Chapter 13 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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3. lighten mine eyes--dim with weakness, denoting approaching death (compare

1Sa 14:27-29; Ps 6:7; 38:10).

Psalms Chapter 13 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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4. rejoice--literally, "shout as in triumph."

I am moved--cast down from a firm position

(Ps 10:6).

Psalms Chapter 13 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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5, 6. Trust is followed by rejoicing in the deliverance which God effects, and, instead of his enemy, he can lift the song of triumph.