1)

Why does it say "Esperem me'Chol"?

1.

Rashi: If I came to count [Tzadikim's] good deeds, they would exceed the sand of the sea.

2.

Radak: When I come to count [Your thoughts], I cannot, for they are more than the sand of the sea.

2)

What is the meaning of "Hekitzosi v'Odi Imach"?

1.

Rashi: I came now to the Ketz (end) of the generations that You allotted until today, and still this generation is with You, in fear of You. I (the generation) did not veer from You.

2.

Radak #1: Amidst my great thoughts about them, I dream about them while sleeping, and when I waken, I find myself with You, i.e. in thoughts of Your wonders.

3.

Radak #2: [Even] if I were always awake - for man sleeps half his life - [rather,] I would be with You always, and not die - I could not count [Your thoughts].

4.

Radak citing Ibn Ezra: When I think to know Your thoughts, it is like a Divine sight. The body lies, with its Neshamah clinging to the supreme Neshamah. Then it sees wondrous images, for this is unlike dreams.

5.

Malbim: I feel like an independent intellect attached to physicality, and separate from Hashem - but after investigation, I waken from this dream of folly, and realize that my source clings to Him.

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