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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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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Psalms Chapter 6 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms Chapter 6 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. I am weak--as a culled plant
(Isa 24:4).
my bones--the very frame.
are vexed--
(Ps 2:5)
--shaken with fear.
Psalms Chapter 6 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. how long?--shall this be so (compare
Ps 79:5).
but--or, "and."
thou--The sentence is incomplete as expressive of strong emotion.
Psalms Chapter 6 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4. Return--that is, to my relief; or, "turn," as now having His face averted.
for thy mercies' sake--to illustrate Thy mercy.
Psalms Chapter 6 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5. (Compare
Ps 115:17, 18; Isa 38:18).
There is no incredulity as to a future state. The contrast is between this scene of life, and the grave or Sheol, the unseen world of the dead.
give . . . thanks--or, "praise for mercies."
Psalms Chapter 6 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6. By a strong figure the abundance as well as intensity of grief is depicted.
Psalms Chapter 6 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7. consumed--or, "has failed," denoting general debility
(Ps 13:3; 38:10).
waxeth old--or, "dim."
grief--mingled with indignation.
Psalms Chapter 6 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8, 9. Assured of God's hearing, he suddenly defies his enemies by an address indicating that he no longer fears them.
Ps 6:1-10.
On Neginoth (See on
Ps 4:1,
title) upon Sheminith--the eighth--an instrument for the eighth key; or, more probably, the bass, as it is contrasted with Alamoth (the treble,
Ps 46:1)
in
1Ch 15:20, 21.
In deep affliction the Psalmist appeals to God's mercy for relief from chastisement, which otherwise must destroy him, and thus disable him for God's service. Sure of a gracious answer, he triumphantly rebukes his foes.
1. He owns his ill desert in begging a relief from chastisement.