Psalms 39:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.

O spare me - literally, 'look away from me;' 'turn away (thy angry look) from me' х haasha` (H8159) mimeniy (H4480)].

That I may recover strength, х baalag (H1082)] - literally, 'that I may exhilarate (my countenance)' (Hengstenberg). 'That, I may recover my bright look,' when thou hast 'turned away from me' thy stern look. Job was before the Psalmist's mind (Job 7:19; Job 10:20-21; also 14:6).

Before I go hence, and be no more - (Job 7:8; Job 7:21.)

Psalms 39:13

13 O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.