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Let them curse, but bless thou: When they arise, they shall be put to shame, But thy servant shall rejoice.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Let them curse, but bless thou - See Psalm 109:17. Let them continue to curse me, provided you will bless me. I am willing to bear …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It is impossible not to notice the anti-climax in these verses, if they are spoken by the same person as Psalms 109:16-20, and directed against the…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

They shall curse. Interpreters are divided in their opinions about the meaning of these words. One class would render them as expressing a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let them curse, but bless thou
Let them curse me, as Shimei did David, the type of Christ; let them curse themselves…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The psalmist takes God's comforts to himself, but in a very humble manner. He was troubled in mind. His body was wasted, and almost worn away. But …

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