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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness,.... So David did when he fled from Absalom, Sa2 15:23; so…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Lo, then would I wander far off - literally, “Lo, I would make the distance far by wandering;” I would separate myself…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 55:1-8
In these verses we have,
I. David praying. Prayer is a salve for every sore and a relief to the spirit under every…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and remain&c. R.V., I would lodge in the wilderness. Selahseems to be misplaced here, and also in Psa 55:55.
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