Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 8. Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity ] It seems that while he was suffering grievously through the disease, his enemies had insulted and mocked him; - upbraided him with his transgressions, not to increase his penitence, but to cast him into despair.
The Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. ] The Lord pitifully beheld the sorrows of his heart, and mercifully forgave his sins.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 8-10 - What a sudden change is here! Having made his request known to God, the psalmist is confident that his sorrow will be turned into joy. By the workings of God's grace upon his heart, he knew his prayer wa accepted, and did not doubt but it would, in due time, be answered. Hi prayers will be accepted, coming up out of the hands of Christ the Mediator. The word signifies prayer made to God, the righteous Judge as the God of his righteousness, who would plead his cause, and righ his wrongs. A believer, through the blood and righteousness of Christ can go to God as a righteous God, and plead with him for pardon an cleansing, who is just and faithful to grant both. He prays for the conversion of his enemies, or foretells their ruin _________________________________________________
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