So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me,.... Saying there is no help and salvation for him in God; asking where is his God, in whom he trusted? and where is the promise of salvation, on which he depended?
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Psalms 119:42
Psalms 119:42
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Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis is a psalm by itself, like none of the rest; it excels them all,
and shines brightest in this constellation. It is much longer than any
of them more than twice as long as any of them. It is not making long…Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 119:1, This psalm contains sundry prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis psalm is generally thought to be written by David, but when is uncertain; very probably towards the decline of life; and, as some think, for the sake or his son Solomon. It seems to be a collection of observations…Psalms 119:41-42Psalms 119:41-42 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, 1. David's prayer for the salvation of the Lord. "Lord, thou
art my Saviour; I am miserable in myself, and thou only canst make me
happy; let thy salvation come to me. Hasten temporal salvation to me…Psalms 119:42Psalms 119:42 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeSo shall: Psalms 3:2, Psalms 42:10, Psalms 71:10-11, Psalms 109:25; Matthew 27:40-43, Matthew 27:63
have wherewith: etc. or, answer him that reproacheth me in a thing, 2 Samuel 16:7-8, 2 Samuel 19:18-20
for I trust:…