1. The forms of expression and figure here used are frequent (compare Psa 9:12, 18 10:11, 12 ).
How long. . . for ever--Shall it be for ever?
2. The counsels or devices of his heart afford no relief.
3. lighten mine eyes--dim with weakness, denoting approaching death (compare 1Sa 14:27-29 Psa 6:7 38:10 ).
4. rejoice--literally, "shout as in triumph."
I am moved--cast down from a firm position ( Psa 10:6 ).
5, 6. Trust is followed by rejoicing in the deliverance which God effects, and, instead of his enemy, he can lift the song of triumph.
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