The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 28:1-9

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EXPOSITION

This short psalm consists of three parts:

Metrically, it contains three strophes, corresponding to the three subjects, and respectively of two, three, and four verses, thus gradually increasing in length. There is no reason for doubting the assertion of the title, that it is "a Psalm of David," but we cannot definitely assign it to any particular period of his life. It would suit almost any occasion when he was in danger or difficulty.

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