Psalms 69:15-19
Verse 16. Thy loving-kindness is good] The word chesed signifies exuberance of kindness; and the word rachamim, which we translate tender mercies, signifies such affection as mothers bear to their young: and in God, there is rob, a multitude, of such tender mercies towards the children of men! Verse 18. Deliver me because of mine enemies.] Probably they now began to think that the redemption of these captives was not an impossible thing; that it was not far off; and therefore they had great rage, because they found their time was but short. Verse 19. Thou hast known my reproach] This is one of the most forcible appeals to mercy and compassion that was ever made. The language of these two verses is inimitable; and the sentiment cannot be mended. I can devise no comment that would not lessen their effect.
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