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Psalms 28:1 open_in_new
The pit] the grave, or Sheol, the state of the dead. Unless his prayer is heard he looks for nothing less than death.
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Psalms 28:1-9 open_in_new
This Ps. is in many respects similar to Psalms 26, especially in the writer's prayer that he may be distinguished from the wicked, and may escape their fate; and in the confidence which he reaches in the closing verses. In this Ps., however, the peril of death appears more acute (Psalms 28:1), and some have supposed that both Pss. were written in a time of pestilence.
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Psalms 28:2 open_in_new
Thy holy oracle] RM 'the innermost place of thy sanctuary,' the Holy of Holies, where God's Presence specially dwells. Here, as in Psalms 26, the existence of the Temple seems to be indicated.
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Psalms 28:3 open_in_new
Draw me not away] to punishment and destruction: cp. Psalms 26:9.
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Psalms 28:4 open_in_new
Deeds] RV 'work.' Endeavours] RV 'doings.'
Work] RV' operation.' These changes bring out the intended contrast between this v. and the next.
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Psalms 28:5 open_in_new
Destroy] RV 'break down,' in direct opposition to build up.
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Psalms 28:8 open_in_new
Their strength] RM 'a strength unto his people.' The saving strength] RV 'a stronghold of salvation.' His anointed] the king.
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Psalms 28:9 open_in_new
Feed them] as a shepherd. Lift them up] RV 'bear them up,' a beautiful continuation of the same figure: see Isaiah 40:11.