Psalms Chapter 109 verse 1 Holy Bible
Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;
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<To the chief music-maker. Of David. A Psalm.> God of my praise, let my prayer be answered;
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{To the chief Musician. Of David. A Psalm.} O God of my praise, be not silent:
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Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;
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> God of my praise, don't remain silent,
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To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. O God of my praise, be not silent,
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerses 1-5. - The initial prayer and complaint. The prayer occupies one verse only (ver. 1); the complaint four verses (vers. 2-5). Verse 1. - Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise (comp. Psalm 28:1; Psalm 35:22; Psalm 39:12). If God makes no sign when men arc grievously persecuted, he seems to be indifferent to their sufferings. Surely he will not thus treat one who praises him continually (Psalm 22:26; Psalm 71:6).
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(1) God of my praise.--That is, God to whom as covenant God it was a privilege to make tehillah. (See Deuteronomy 10:20-21, where Jehovah is said to be "the praise" of those who "swear by His name." Comp. also Psalm 106:2-3, and Note, and Psalm 33:1. Perhaps "God of my glory or boast" would more nearly give the force of the original. The psalmist prays that Jehovah's silence may not make his confident glorifying in the covenant promises vain.