Psalms 27:9
9. Hide not, &c.— (Ps 4:6; 22:24). Against rejection he pleads former mercy and love.
Psalms 74:1
1. cast . . . off—with abhorrence (compare Ps 43:2; 44:9). There is no disavowal of guilt implied. The figure of fire to denote God's anger is often used; and here, and in De 29:20, by the word "smoke," suggests its continuance.
sheep . . . pasture—(Compare Ps 80:1; 95:7). Psalms 77:7
3-9. His sad state contrasted with former joys.
was troubled—literally, "violently agitated," or disquieted (Ps 39:6; 41:5). my spirit was overwhelmed—or, "fainted" (Ps 107:5; Jon 2:7).
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