As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
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Gill's Exposition
As for me,.... I do not desire to be in their place and stead, with all their plenty and prosperity; I am content with my present condition and situation: for
I will, or "shall"
behold thy face in…
Barnes' Notes
As for me - In strong contrast with the aims, the desires, and the condition of worldly individuals. “They” seek their portion in this life, and are satisfied; “I” cherish no such desires, and have no…
We may observe, in these verses,
I. What David prays for. Being compassed about with enemies that sought his life, he prays to God to preserve him safely through all their attempts against him, to the…
Cambridge Bible
As for me, in righteousness let me behold thy face:
Let me be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
With the low desires of worldly men the Psalmist contrasts his own spiritual aspirations. He…
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