1. in thy faithfulness. . . and. . . righteousness--or, God's regard to the claims which He has permitted His people to make in His covenant.
2. enter. . . judgment--deal not in strict justice.
shall no. . . justified--or, "is no man justified," or "innocent" ( Job 14:3 Rom 3:20 ).
3, 4. The exciting reason for his prayer--his afflictions--led to confession as just made: he now makes the complaint.
as those that have been long dead--deprived of life's comforts (compare Psa 40:15 88:3-6 ).
5, 6. The distress is aggravated by the contrast of former comfort ( Psa 22:3-5 ), for whose return he longs.
a thirsty land--which needs rain, as did his spirit God's gracious visits ( Psa 28:1 89:17 ).
7. spirit faileth--is exhausted.
8. (Compare Psa 25:1-4 59:16 ).
the way. . . walk--that is, the way of safety and righteousness ( Psa 142:3-6 ).
9. (Compare Psa 31:15-20 ).
10. (Compare Psa 5:8 27:11 ).
land of uprightness--literally, "an even land" ( Psa 26:12 ).
11. (Compare Psa 23:3 119:156 ).
12. God's mercy to His people is often wrath to His and their enemies (compare Psa 31:17 ).
thy servant--as chosen to be such, entitled to divine regard.
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