Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 1. In thy faithfulness answer me ] Thou hast promised to support me in my difficulties, and, though my children should forsake me, never to withdraw thy loving-kindness from me. See the present unnatural rebellion of my son. Lord, undertake for me!
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-6 - We have no righteousness of our own to plead, therefore must plea God's righteousness, and the word of promise which he has freely give us, and caused us to hope in. David, before he prays for the removal of his trouble, prays for the pardon of his sin, and depends upon merc alone for it. He bemoans the weight upon his mind from outwar troubles. But he looks back, and remembers God's former appearance for his afflicted people, and for him in particular. He looks round, an notices the works of God. The more we consider the power of God, the less we shall fear the face or force of man. He looks up with earnes desires towards God and his favour. This is the best course we can take, when our spirits are overwhelmed. The believer will not forget that in his best actions he is a sinner. Meditation and prayer wil recover us from distresses; and then the mourning soul strives to return to the Lord as the infant stretches out its hands to the indulgent mother, and thirsts for his consolations as the parche ground for refreshing rain.
Original Hebrew מזמור4210 לדוד1732 יהוה3068 שׁמע8085 תפלתי8605 האזינה238 אל413 תחנוני8469 באמנתך530 ענני6030 בצדקתך׃6666
