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Psalms 129:2

Psalms 129:2
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth,.... This is repeated for the confirmation of it, to excite attention to it, and to express the vehement affection of the speaker;

yet they have not…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Many a time ... - This repetition is designed to fix the thoughts on the fact, and to impress it on the mind. The mind dwells on the fact as important in its bearing on the present occasion or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 129:1-4

The church of God, in its several ages, is here spoken of, or, rather, here speaks, as one single person, now old and gray-headed, but calling to remembrance the former days, and reflecting upon the…