Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
This poor man--literally, "humble," himself as a specimen of such.
God's favor to the pious generally, and to himself specially, is celebrated.
looked--with desire for help.
lightened--or, "brightened," expressing joy, opposed to the downcast features of those who are ashamed or disappointed (Psalms 25:2-3).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Psalms 19:7-9
Psalms 109:28-31
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