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Hawker's Poor man's commentary

Psalms 11:1

CONTENTS

In the circumstances of evil, from the persecutions of ungodly men, the Psalmist is here represented as reposing in the sure protection of God. Much consolation is found in this security, and the firm reliance of a happy termination to all sorrow.

To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David

Psalms 11:1

A poor timid bird, in times of danger, taketh her flight to the covert; and the Lord's people flee as a cloud, and as doves to the windows, when they take shelter in Jesus. The Lord is a strong tower, the righteous fleeth into it, and is safe. My people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the Lord. And they who are satisfied with Jesus and his righteousness, never seek any other to recommend them.

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  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

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  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

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  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

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  • Scofield's Bible Commentary

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  • Summarized Bible Commentary

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  • The Biblical Illustrator

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  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

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  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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  • The Pulpit Commentaries

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