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Psalms 138:3

Psalms 138:3
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me,.... When in distress through Saul's persecution, he cried to the Lord, and he immediately answered him, and delivered him out of his troubles; and such…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In the day when I cried - Referring to some former period of his life when he was in trouble. Thou answeredst me - In the very day when I called, thou gavest me the answer: that is, immediately. And…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 138:1-5

I. How he would praise God, compare Psa 111:1. 1. He will praise him with sincerity and zeal - "With my heart, with my whole heart, with that which is within me and with all that is within me, with…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

and strengthenedst me R.V. thou didst encourage me, giving me a proud consciousness of strength; a bold use of the word, which elsewhere denotes pride in a bad sense.