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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Psalms 13 - Introduction

A.M. 2944. B.C. 1060.

The occasion of this Psalm was David's deep and long-continued distress. He complains to God of his delaying to help him, 1, 2. Prays for support and comfort, 3, 4. Declares his trust in God, and promises to give thanks for his goodness, 5, 6.

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See also Psalms 13 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm consists properly of three parts: I. A complaint as of one who was forsaken by God; who was persecuted, and who saw no means of deliverance; who took counsel with his own heart how he migh...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    From the darkness of despair (Psalms 13:1-2) the Psalmist wins his way through prayer (Psalms 13:3-4) to a joyous hope of ultimate deliverance (Psalms 13:5-6). His power of endurance is well-nigh spe...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XIII. In this short poem we see the power of lyric expression for rapid changes of emotion. In the compass of three short stanzas, decreasing in length as they proceed, we have an alternation from the...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 13 TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN, A PSALM OF DAVID. According to Theodoret this psalm was written by David, not when he fled from Saul, but from Absalom; and gives this reason for it, w...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * David's integrity. (1-7) The character of his enemies. His hope of happiness. (8-15)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    As often with the Psalms this is the cry of someone in dire trouble. It would fit many periods in David's life, but it would also fit the same in many of his godly successors. It would also fit Israel...

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