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Psalms 18:27

Psalms 18:27
For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For thou wilt light my candle,.... Or lamp (d): in Sa2 22:29, it is, "Thou art my lamp, O Lord"; which may either design outward prosperity, and the flourishing condition of David's kingdom; or…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For thou wilt save the afflicted people - From the particular tokens of divine favor toward himself in affliction and trouble, the psalmist now draws the general inference that this was the character…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 18:20-28

Here, I. David reflects with comfort upon his own integrity, and rejoices in the testimony of his conscience that he had had his conversation in godly sincerity and not with fleshly wisdom, Co2 1:12.…