To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
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Gill's Exposition
Save me, O God,.... The petitioner is Christ; not as a divine Person, as such he is blessed for ever, and stands in no need of help and assistance; but as man, and in distressed and suffering…
Barnes' Notes
Save me, O God - That is, Interpose and deliver me from the dangers which have come upon me. For the waters are come in unto my soul - So as to endanger my life. Waters, deep, raging, overwhelming,…
In these verses David complains of his troubles, intermixing with those complaints some requests for relief.
I. His complaints are very sad, and he pours them out before the Lord, as one that hoped…
The Psalmist appeals to God for help, pleading the extremity of his plight.
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