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Barnes' Notes on Psalms 38:21

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Forsake me not, O Lord - That is, Do not leave me in my troubles, my sickness, my sorrow. Leave me not to die; leave me not to complain and dishonor thee; leave me not to the reproaches of my enemies. O my God, be not far from me - See Psalms 35:22. Compare Psalms 10:1; Psalms 13:1. return to 'Top of Page'
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