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Psalms 69:29
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George Verwer
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
poor and sorrowful--the afflicted pious, often denoted by such terms (compare Psa 10:17; Psa 12:5). set me . . . high--out of danger.
John Gill Bible Commentary
But I am poor and sorrowful,.... The Messiah was poor in a literal sense, as it was foretold he should, Zac 9:9; so he was in his private life; born of poor parents, and brought up in a mean way: and in his public life, having no certain dwelling place, and ministered to by others; and when on the cross, being stripped of his garments; and nothing to eat and drink but gall and vinegar; and nothing to leave to his mother, but commits her to the care of his beloved disciple. Though this phrase in general may denote the low estate of Christ in his humiliation, being in the form of a servant, humbled and obedient to death; and the character of "sorrowful" well agrees with him, who was a man of sorrows all his days; and in the garden his soul was exceeding sorrowful, even unto death; and when on the cross he had sorrow enough; what with the sins of his people on him, the flouts and jeers of his enemies at him; the pains of body he endured, the wrath of God, the hidings of his face, and the curses of his righteous law. After this declaration of his low and distressed state, a petition follows: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high: meaning either the salvation of the Lord's people, so called, because concerted and appointed of God, and is what he sent his Son to effect, and he approves of; this being wrought out was the way and, means of the exaltation of Christ; both by his divine Father, who on this account exalted him at his right hand; and by his people, who exalt him in their hearts, and with their tongues, and give him all the glory of their salvation. Or else this means the salvation of Christ out of the hands of all his enemies, whom he conquered on the cross; and particularly death, from which he was saved by his resurrection, and was the first step to his exaltation and glory; after which he ascended on high, and sat down at the right hand of God; where no mere creature, angels or men, were ever admitted; and where angels, principalities, and powers, are subject to him. The whole may be rendered thus; "though I am poor and sorrowful, thy salvation, O God, will set me up on high" (o); and so is expressive of the Messiah's faith in his resurrection and exaltation, notwithstanding his sorrows and sufferings; on account of which he determines to praise the Lord, as follows. (o) "elevabit me", Pagninus, Montanus; so Gejerus, Michaelis.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
69:29-33 The psalmist prays that his pain will turn to praise.
Psalms 69:29
The Waters Are up to My Neck
28May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous. 29But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God. 30I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.
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Jerusalem
By George Verwer65044:17PSA 69:29MAT 6:33REV 3:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and reaching out to the world population. He mentions the lack of geographical knowledge among evangelical Christians and highlights the need to switch our perspective and love all people. The speaker shares his personal experience of growing up in a non-Christian home but still receiving love from his parents. He then moves on to discuss the difference between having religion and having a genuine spiritual reality in one's life. He refers to Revelation chapter three, where it is mentioned that a church can have a reputation of being alive but be spiritually dead. The speaker concludes by stating that there are basic principles for spiritual growth that everyone can agree on, and it is important to focus on these principles rather than getting caught up in controversial issues.
The Beatitudes and Christ
By A.W. Pink0The BeatitudesChrist as the Perfect ExamplePSA 69:29ISA 9:7MAT 5:3MAT 23:37MAT 26:67MRK 3:5LUK 4:29COL 1:20HEB 5:7REV 12:4A.W. Pink emphasizes that the Beatitudes reflect the character of Christ, who embodies each quality perfectly. He illustrates how Jesus exemplified being poor in spirit, mourning, meekness, hunger for righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, peacemaking, and enduring persecution. Pink highlights that Christ's life and actions serve as the ultimate model for Christians, showcasing His deep compassion and righteousness. Each Beatitude finds its fulfillment in Christ, who is the source of comfort, mercy, and peace for believers. The sermon calls for a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jesus as the perfect embodiment of these spiritual graces.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
poor and sorrowful--the afflicted pious, often denoted by such terms (compare Psa 10:17; Psa 12:5). set me . . . high--out of danger.
John Gill Bible Commentary
But I am poor and sorrowful,.... The Messiah was poor in a literal sense, as it was foretold he should, Zac 9:9; so he was in his private life; born of poor parents, and brought up in a mean way: and in his public life, having no certain dwelling place, and ministered to by others; and when on the cross, being stripped of his garments; and nothing to eat and drink but gall and vinegar; and nothing to leave to his mother, but commits her to the care of his beloved disciple. Though this phrase in general may denote the low estate of Christ in his humiliation, being in the form of a servant, humbled and obedient to death; and the character of "sorrowful" well agrees with him, who was a man of sorrows all his days; and in the garden his soul was exceeding sorrowful, even unto death; and when on the cross he had sorrow enough; what with the sins of his people on him, the flouts and jeers of his enemies at him; the pains of body he endured, the wrath of God, the hidings of his face, and the curses of his righteous law. After this declaration of his low and distressed state, a petition follows: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high: meaning either the salvation of the Lord's people, so called, because concerted and appointed of God, and is what he sent his Son to effect, and he approves of; this being wrought out was the way and, means of the exaltation of Christ; both by his divine Father, who on this account exalted him at his right hand; and by his people, who exalt him in their hearts, and with their tongues, and give him all the glory of their salvation. Or else this means the salvation of Christ out of the hands of all his enemies, whom he conquered on the cross; and particularly death, from which he was saved by his resurrection, and was the first step to his exaltation and glory; after which he ascended on high, and sat down at the right hand of God; where no mere creature, angels or men, were ever admitted; and where angels, principalities, and powers, are subject to him. The whole may be rendered thus; "though I am poor and sorrowful, thy salvation, O God, will set me up on high" (o); and so is expressive of the Messiah's faith in his resurrection and exaltation, notwithstanding his sorrows and sufferings; on account of which he determines to praise the Lord, as follows. (o) "elevabit me", Pagninus, Montanus; so Gejerus, Michaelis.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
69:29-33 The psalmist prays that his pain will turn to praise.