Psalm 109:24 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 109:21-31

David, having denounced God's wrath against his enemies, here takes God's comforts to himself, but in a very humble manner, and without boasting. I. He pours out his complaint before God concerning the low condition he was in, which, probably, gave advantage to his enemies to insult over him: ?I am poor and needy, and therefore a proper object of pity, and one that needs and craves thy help.? 1. He was troubled in mind (Ps. 109:22): My heart is wounded within me, not only broken with outward... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 109:24

My knees are weak through fasting ,..... Either voluntary or forced, through want of food or refreshment; this was verified in Christ, when he kneeled and prayed, and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling to the ground; see Psalm 69:10 . And my flesh faileth of fatness ; or "for want of oil" F11 משמן δι' ελαιον , Sept. "propter oleum", V. L. "propter defectum olei", Eth. Arab. ; the radical moisture of his flesh being dried up like a potsherd, Psalm 22:15 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 109:24

My knees are weak through fasting - That hunger is as soon felt in weakening the knees, as in producing an uneasy sensation in the stomach, is known by all who have ever felt it. Writers in all countries have referred to this effect of hunger. Thus Tryphioderus Il. Excid. ver 155: Τειρομενου βαρυθειεν ατερπεΐ γουνατα λιμῳ . "Their knees might fail, by hunger's force subdued; And sink, unable to sustain their load." Merrick. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 109:24

Verse 24 24My knees are become feeble. Though David had the necessaries of life, yet he emaciated himself by voluntary abstinence, to which, as well as to prayer, he gave himself, and therefore we may regard this verse as expressive of his sorrow and sadness. We may also understand it as expressive of his having no relish for meat or drink, knowing, as we do, that persons who are in sorrow and sadness have no appetite for food; even life itself is burdensome to them. Should any one prefer... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

Explanation, warning, encouragement. This psalm of David contains— I. AN EXPLANATION TO BE SOUGHT . How came these strong imprecations to be used by the servant of the Lord? Are they worthy to find a place in the pages of Holy Scripture? Two things, at least, have to be considered in defense of them. 1. David identifies his own cause with that of God, and therefore his own enemies with God's. He is animated by the spirit which breathes in the words, "Do not I hate them... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The dreadful psalm. It is by no means easy to imagine the whole nation of Israel singing such dreadful imprecations as those contained in Psalms 109:6-19 . "Thousands of God's people," says Mr. Spurgeon, "are perplexed by it." Not a few would like to be rid of it altogether. And the explanation given by many of the old commentators, that these fearful curses are those of the Lord Jesus Christ on Judas, who betrayed him, has only made the difficulties connected with this psalm ever so... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

Awful Imprecations This is a psalm of the most awful imprecations, in which the writer unrestminedly pours forth the fiercest hatred of his enemy, and pleads with God to load him with the most dreadful curses. He justifies his vindictive spirit by pleading that his enemy had fought against him without a cause; had rewarded his good with evil, and his love with hatred. He says he will give himself unto prayer; but the words which follow breathe a spirit such as we wonder that a man dare... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:21-29

The psalmist now turns to God in prolonged prayer, setting forth his needs ( Psalms 109:22-25 ), and entreating for help ( Psalms 109:26 ), deliverance ( Psalms 109:21 ), blessing ( Psalms 109:28 ), and triumph over his enemies ( Psalms 109:29 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:24

My knees are weak through fasting. I have brought myself down to extreme weakness by penitential fasting for my sins (comp. Psalms 35:13 ; Psalms 69:10 ). And my flesh faileth of fatness ; literally, of oil. In my state of mourning and penitence I have abstained from anointing myself ( 2 Samuel 14:2 ), which has still further weakened me. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 109:21-31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 109:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 109:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 109:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:21-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:24

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