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Psalms 69:16

Psalms 69:16
Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Hear me, O Lord; for thy lovingkindness is good,.... His lovingkindness to him, not only as his Son, but as Mediator; and which is a love of complacency and delight, and was from eternity, and will be…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Hear me, O L RD, for thy lovingkindness is good - Thy mercy - thy favor - is good; that is, it is ample, abundant, great: it delights in deeds of mercy; in acts of benevolence. This was the only…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 69:13-21

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Hear me Answer me.

for thy lovingkindnessis good So Psa 109:21.

turn unto me&c. According to the abundance of thy compassions turn thee unto me. Cp. Psa 51:1 note; Lam 3:32. -Turning" or -looking"…