*Minor differences ignored. Grouped by changes, with first version listed as example.
Stir up thyself - Arouse thyself as if from sleep. See Psalm 44:23.
And awake to my judgment - To execute judgment for me, or to render me justice. A similar petition (almost in the same words) occurs in Psalm 7:6. See the notes at that passage.
Even unto my cause - In my behalf; or, in the cause which so nearly pertains to me.
Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment - I have delivered my cause into thy hand, and appeal to thee as my Judge; and by thy decision I am most willing to abide.
Stir up thyself and awake,.... Who seemed to be asleep in the apprehensions of the psalmist, and to take no notice of his distresses, and the insults of his enemies; see Psalm 44:23; he adds,
to my judgment, even to my cause; that is, to plead it and maintain it, and avenge him of his enemies, as in Psalm 35:1; making use of his covenant interest in him as a plea for it to engage him to do it, saying,
my God, and my Lord; see Psalm 22:1.
(Compare Psalm 7:6; Psalm 26:1; 2-Thessalonians 1:6). God's righteous government is the hope of the pious and terror of the wicked.
Awake - To plead my cause against mine adversaries.
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