But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
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Gill's Exposition
But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Lord,.... Christ betook himself to prayer in these circumstances, and not to railing and reviling again: he applied to his divine Father, and committed himself…
Barnes' Notes
But as for me - In respect to my conduct and my feelings in these circumstances, and under this treatment. My prayer is unto thee - I indulge in no reproaches of others, and no recriminations. I do…
David had been speaking before of the spiteful reproaches which his enemies cast upon him; here he adds, But, as for me, my prayer is unto thee. They spoke ill of him for his fasting and praying, and…
From the hardheartedness of men he turns to the mercy of God.
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