Psalm 27:13-14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 27:13

"I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of JehovahIn the land of the living.Wait for Jehovah:Be strong and let thy heart take courage;Yea, wait thou for Jehovah."McCaw's summary of these two verses is helpful."These words are a testimony and strong exhortation to steadfast endurance. This conclusion of the anthem emphasizes human frailty, but stresses the fact of Divine intervention, the utter certainty of the Lord's sufficiency, and the patience of faith which waits with... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 27:13

Psalms 27:13. I had fainted, unless, &c.— The words I had fainted, are not in the Hebrew. Dr. Hammond observes, that there is a very remarkable elegance in the original; which, by the use of a beautiful figure, makes an abrupt breaking off in the midst of the speech. He compares it to that celebrated threat of Neptune in Virgil: Quos ego——Sed motos praestat componere fluctus; Whom I——but first I'll calm the waves again. PITT. And he rightly adds, that the beauty of this figure, consisting... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 27:14

Psalms 27:14. Wait on the Lord— The Psalmist here admonishes any person who shall fall into such straits as his, to learn by his example not to be impatient, or to despond, much less despair of relief, if God do not happen to send it just when it is expected. Woe unto you that have lost patience; and what will you do when the Lord shall visit you? says the son of Sirach. There is no misery so strong and grievous, no devotion so fervent and powerful, as can bring God to article for the time of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 27:13

13. The strong emotion is indicated by the incomplete sentence, for which the English Version supplies a proper clause; or, omitting that, and rendering, "yet I believed," &c., the contrast of his faith and his danger is expressed. to see—is to experience (Psalms 22:17). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 27:14

14. Wait, &c.—in confident expectation. The last clause is, literally, "and wait," &c., as if expecting new measures of help. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 27:1-14

Psalms 27Many of the psalms begin with a lament and end in trust. This one begins with trust, then sinks into a lament, and finally rises again to confidence in God. Themes in common with the preceding psalm include God’s tabernacle, dependence on the Lord, and hope in divine deliverance. This may be a royal psalm with features of a lament psalm. [Note: J. H. Eaton, Psalms, pp. 85-86; idem, Kingship and the Psalms, pp. 39-40.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 27:7-14

3. Prayer for speedy help 27:7-14 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 27:13-14

David’s confidence in God returned, and he rejoiced in the prospect of the Lord’s deliverance. He encouraged himself and his readers to wait for that rescue, and to strengthen themselves with faith in God (cf. Deuteronomy 31:7; Joshua 1:6-7; Joshua 1:9; Joshua 1:18; Joshua 10:25; 1 Corinthians 16:13).Believers can remain positive and confident about their spiritual safety as they delight in the Lord. When fear raises its head, the way to defeat it is to return to trust in Yahweh. [Note: See... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 27:1-14

This Ps. falls naturally into two parts, Psalms 27:1-6 and Psalms 27:7-14, which are in such marked contrast as to make it probable that here, as in Psalms 19, two independent poems have been combined. The one breathes a spirit of fearless and triumphant confidence in the face of hostile armies, while the other, though trustful, is the prayer of one in deep distress, orphaned and beset by false accusers. The warlike tone of Psalms 27:1-6 is in favour of ascribing them to David, and Psalms... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 27:14

(14) He shall strengthen.—Better, let thy heart be strong.Wait . . .—Heb., wait for Jehovah, and wait for Jehovah. read more

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