Psalms 55:17 - Exposition

Evening, and morning (comp. Genesis 1:5 , Genesis 1:8 , etc.), and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud . From this passage and from Daniel's conduct ( Daniel 6:10 ) we learn that devout Israelites habitually offered prayer to God at these three times of the day. The "morning " and "evening" devotions were doubtless suggested by the law of the morning and evening sacrifice ( Exodus 29:38-42 ); but the midday prayer, being nowhere commanded, can only be ascribed to natural piety. And he shall hear my voice. Constant unremitting prayer is certain of an answer. Compare the parable of the importunate friend ( Luke 11:5-8 ).