Psalm 6:8-9 NLT,NIV,ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 6:1-10

Deliverance from sore trouble. "In the malice of his enemies David sees the rod of God's chastisement, and, therefore makes his prayer to God for deliverance. The struggle has lasted so long, the grief is so bitter, that his health has given way, and he has been brought to the gates of the grave. But ere long light and peace visit him, and he breaks forth into the joy of thanksgiving." I. A PICTURE OF COMPLICATED DISTRESS . 1 . Danger from outward foes. Producing constant... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 6:8

Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity! Note the sudden change of tone, very characteristic of the Davidical psalms. The psalmist, having offered his prayer, is so certain of its acceptance that he at once turns upon his adversaries with words of reproach, and almost of menace. "Depart from me!" he exclaims; "get ye gone! do not dare any more to persecute me or plot against me! Your efforts are in vain." For the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping . David speaks from an inward... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 6:9

The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive —rather, hath received ; προσεδέξατο ( LXX .)— my prayer . The threefold repetition marks the absoluteness of the psalmist's conviction. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 6:9

The school of adversity. "The Lord hath heard," etc. This outburst of triumphant gratitude is like a sunbeam out of a dark, stormy sky. A wail of profound sadness echoes through the earlier portion of the psalm. In his deep affliction the psalmist seems to lose sight of the light beyond; he sees but the dark silence of the grave ( Psalms 6:5 ). Suddenly the clouds part; faith revives; the conviction that God is the Hearer of prayer fills his soul with joy, and with the certain hope that... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 6:8

Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity - Referring, by the “workers of iniquity,” to his enemies, as if they now surrounded him, and calling on them “now” to leave him, since God had heard his prayer, and they could not be successful in their purposes. This is an indirect but most emphatic way of saying that God had heard his prayer; and the sentiment in this verse is strongly in contrast with the desponding state of feeling - the deep and dreadful sorrow - indicated in the previous verses.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 6:9

The Lord hath heard my supplication - Repeating the sentiment in the previous verse, to express his assurance and his joy. Nothing is more natural in such circumstances than to dwell on the joyous thought, and to repeat it to ourselves, that it may make its full impression.The Lord will receive my prayer - As he has done it, so he will still do it. This allays all fears of the future, and makes the mind calm. The state of mind here is this: “The Lord has heard my prayer; I am assured that he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 6:8-9

Psalms 6:8-9. Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity With whom I am resolved not to associate or have any fellowship; and cease from opposing or molesting, or insulting, over me, or approaching me with designs of deceiving and betraying me, all ye my wicked enemies; desist from all your wicked contrivances against me, and be not so vain as to hope to triumph over me; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping And will grant me that which I have sought with so many tears. By the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 6:1-10

Psalms 6:0 Anxiety in a time of troubleThrough either illness or some other depressing situation, David is distressed, in both body and mind. This has caused him to search his life to see if God is using this affliction to punish him for some sin. Humbly he asks God for mercy (1-3). He fears death, and his pain and sorrow become more distressing through the personal attacks that his opponents make on him (4-7). The thought of these ungodly enemies, however, gives David confidence that God will... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 6:8

Depart, &c. Figure of speech Apostrophe. App-6 . iniquity. Hebrew. 'aven. App-44 . heard . . . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 6:9

receive. Figure of speech Synonymia. App-6 . Title. Shiggaion = a loud cry in danger or joy, from sha'ag, always rendered "roar". Occurs twenty-one times. Both meanings are seen in this Psalm, and Habakkuk 3:1 (plural "set to" = concerning), the only two occurrences. See App-65 . words = matters, or business. Cush. Who it was is not known: an evidence of genuineness. the = a. Benjamite. Hence probably an adherent or servant of Saul, and therefore long before Shimei and Absalom. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 6:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 6:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 6:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 6:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 6:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 6:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 6:8-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 6:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 6:8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 6:9

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