And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.
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Gill's Exposition
And hide not thy face from thy servant,.... This is a character that is frequently given to Christ as Mediator; he is a servant of God's choosing, calling, and appointing; of his sending, bringing…
Barnes' Notes
And hide not thy face from thy servant - See the notes at Psa 27:9. For I am in trouble - In the midst of dangers and sorrows. Literally, “there is trouble upon me.” Hear me speedily - Margin, as in…
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…
Cambridge Bible
The Psalmist pleads his calling: surely God cannot continue to withhold His favour and help from one who is bound to His service and devoted to His cause. The plea would have special force if the…
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