Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 13:5
13:5 But I have trusted in thy {d} mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.(d) The mercy of God is the cause of our salvation. read more
Psalm 13
John Calvin
John Calvin
Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 13:6
13:6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath {e} dealt bountifully with me.(e) Both by the benefits past and by others to come. read more
James Gray
James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 13:1-6
Psalms 11:0 A song of trust. The declaration “In the Lord put I my trust” (Psalms 11:1 ) is buttressed by the reason (Psalms 11:7 ), while all between describes the condition in which David finds himself. Urged to flee from his enemies (Psalms 11:1 ), he shows the futility of the attempt (Psalms 11:2 ). The moral foundations are being undermined (Psalms 11:3 ), and only Jehovah is able to discriminate and judge (Psalms 11:4-6 ). Psalms 12:0 The evil speaker. The close relation between this... read more
Joseph Parker
The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 13:1
"Handfuls of Purpose" For All Gleaners "How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?" Psa 13:1 He who would see how swiftly the moods of the soul can change should study this thirteenth Psalm. In some half-dozen verses the soul goes through all the gamut of spiritual experience. The first tone is one of despair, the last tone is one of high song "I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me." This may be a parenthesis in... read more
Joseph Parker
The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 13:1-6
The Joy of Trust Psalms 13:0 "How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me." ( Psa 13:1 ). This psalm begins with winter and ends with summer. It is most noteworthy, as we have already seen, how the Psalmist often sings himself out of his trouble. The hymn begins in a low muffled tone expressive of sorrow, almost hopeless, and gradually the tone heightens until the closing verse becomes a burst of rapture and thankfulness. Surely it is well even... read more
Robert Hawker
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 13:1
CONTENTS Here the Psalmist is represented as crying out under grief of mind, from an apprehension of God's having withdrawn his face. He accompanies his prayers with professing faith in God's return, and concludes with praise. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. read more
Robert Hawker
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 13:1-2
While we keep in view the person of our Lord, whose desertions of the Father for our sins, which he bore, made him eminently distinguished in this instance, as well as all others, for the greatness of his sufferings; we may very profitably make improvement of this Psalm, both in the complaint and cure, according to our own personal concern in what is here said. But, Reader! while we feel and groan under the many how longs in which we estimate the time of our exercises, do let us seek for grace... read more
Robert Hawker
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 13:3
It is profitable when our complaints lead to prayer. That affliction, be it what it may, which leads to Jesus is blessed. Jesus himself, being in an agony, prayed more earnestly. Oh! how very sweet and sanctified is it, to trace the manhood of Jesus in his footsteps going before us. Luke 22:44 . read more
Robert Hawker
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 13:4
What a blessed argument hath the Holy Ghost provided here, and put in the mouth of the people of God, for pleading at the throne! Shall the enemy triumph? Shall the efficacy of Christ's blood and righteousness fail? Shall God's faithfulness be lost? Shall my case be the only one where divine grace is not manifested? Surely, Lord, thou art the Holy One of Israel still; and thou hast been a refuge to all who have called upon thee. I will trust, I will not be afraid. The Lord Jehovah is my... read more
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Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 13:4
13:4 Lest mine enemy say, I have {c} prevailed against him; [and] those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.(c) Which might turn to God’s dishonour: if he did not defend his. read more