Psalms:6

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* Verse 1-7 - These verses speak the language of a heart truly humbled , of a broken and contrite spirit under great afflictions , sent to awaken conscience and mortify corruption . Sickness brought sin to his remembrance , and he looked upon it as a token of God 's displeasure against him . The affliction of his body will be tolerable , if he has comfort in his soul . Christ 's sorest complaint , in his sufferings , was of the trouble of his soul , and the want of his Father 's smiles . Every page of Scripture proclaims the fact , that salvation is only of the Lord . Man is a sinner , his case can only be reached by mercy ; and never is mercy more illustrious than in restoring backsliders . With good reason we may pray , that if it be the will of God , and he has any further work for us or our friends to do in this world , he will yet spare us or them to serve him . To depart and be with Christ is happiest for the saints ; but for them to abide in the flesh is more profitable for the church . * Verse 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 was accepted , and did not doubt but it would , in due time , be answered . His 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 right 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 and cleansing , who is just and faithful to grant both . He prays for the conversion of his enemies , or foretells their ruin . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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