1)

What is "Matzuk"?

1.

Radak: It is like "Tzukah" (Yehoshua 8:22, i.e. affliction). It can be an adjective or noun.

2.

Radak based on Targum Yonasan: It is other afflictions (other than creditors or poverty). He leaves his house to forget his afflictions.

3.

Malbim: His soul is internally afflicted.

2)

What is "Noshe"?

1.

Radak: It is a creditor. The Aleph is in place of a Hei. People fleeing their creditors would go to David.

2.

Malbim: It is an external affliction.

3)

What is "Mar Nefesh"?

1.

Radak: It is poor, like "v'Yayin l'Marei Nafesh", Yishteh v'Yishkach Risho" (Mishlei 31:6, 7)

2.

Chomas Anach: He is bitter over his Aveiros. David returned them in Teshuvah.

3.

Malbim: It is an angry person. He risks his life on the battlefield.

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