My soul [is] continually in my hand,....
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Psalms 119:109
Psalms 119:109
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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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 119:109-110Psalms 119:109-110 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, 1. David in danger of losing his life. There is but a step
between him and death, for the wicked have laid a snare for him; Saul
did so many a time, because he hated him for his piety. Wherever he was…Psalms 119:109Psalms 119:109 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeMy soul: Rather, "My life naphshee: is continually in my hand;" i.e., it is in constant danger; every hour I am on the confines of death. The LXX, Syriac, and Ethiopic read, "in thy hand;" but this is a conjectural and…