All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
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Gill's Exposition
All my bones shall say,.... So, in a figurative sense, vexation and disquietude are ascribed to the bones, Psa 6:2; and sometimes joy and gladness, Psa 51:8. His soul is said to rejoice in Psa 35:9;…
Barnes' Notes
All my bones shall say - A similar expression occurs in Psa 51:8 : “That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.” The “bones” are here put for the frame; the whole man. See the notes at Psa…
In these verses we have,
I. David's representation of his case to God, setting forth the restless rage and malice of his persecutors. He was God's servant, expressly appointed by him to be what he…
Cambridge Bible
All my bones The bodily frame feels the thrill of joy as it feels the pain of sorrow. Cp. Psa 51:8; and see note on Psa 6:2.
whois like unto thee Incomparable for power and goodness. Cp. Exo 15:2; Mic…
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