They had almost consumed me upon earth,.... Almost destroyed his good name, wasted his substance, took away his crown and kingdom, and even his life; it was within a little of it, his soul had almost dwelt in silence; they had almost cast him down to the ground, and left him there.
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Psalms 119:87
Psalms 119:87
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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 119:85-87Psalms 119:85-87 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid's state was herein a type and figure of the state both of Christ
and Christians that he was grievously persecuted; as there are many of
his psalms, so there are many of the verses of this psalm, which…Psalms 119:87Psalms 119:87 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgealmost: 1 Samuel 20:3, 1 Samuel 23:26-27; 2 Samuel 17:16; Matthew 10:28
but I forsook: Psalms 119:51, Psalms 119:61; 1 Samuel 24:6-7, 1 Samuel 26:9, 1 Samuel 26:24