Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
A Prayer of the afflicted, etc.—The general terms seem to denote the propriety of regarding the Psalm as suitably expressive of the anxieties of any one of David's descendants, piously concerned for the welfare of the Church. It was probably David's composition, and, though specially suggested by some peculiar trials, descriptive of future times. Overwhelmed—(compare Psalms 61:2). Poureth out—pouring out the soul— (Psalms 62:8). Complaint— (Psalms 55:2). The tone of complaint predominates, though in view of God's promises and abiding faithfulness, it is sometimes exchanged for that of confidence and hope. (Psa. 102:1-28)
The terms used occur in Psalms 4:1; Psalms 17:1, Psalms 17:6; Psalms 18:6; Psalms 31:2, Psalms 31:10; Psalms 37:20.
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