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Psalms 34:19

Psalms 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Many are the afflictions of the righteous,.... This may be understood of some one particular righteous person, since the singular number is here made use of; whereas the plural is always used before,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Many are the afflictions of the righteous - This is not intended to affirm that the afflictions of the righteous are more numerous or more severe than the afflictions of other men, but that they are…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 34:11-22

David, in this latter part of the psalm, undertakes to teach children. Though a man of war, and anointed to be king, he did not think it below him; though now he had his head so full of cares and his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

No exemption from evilsis promised to the righteous man, but out of them all the Lord rescueshim (Psa 34:34; Psa 34:34).