Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked - That is, in the matter under consideration. Let them not accomplish their desire in …

Desires.— The form of the Hebrew word is anomalous, but the meaning certain. The Septuagint and Vulgate give the first clause as f…

If it seemed that God's providence was helping them against the righteous, they would be too proud to be endured; they would lift up their heads on…

Grant not, O Jehovah! the desires of the wicked. We might render these words as Establish not, though the meaning would be the sa…

Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked Of Doeg, as the Targum, and of other wicked men, who were desirous both of t…

Believers may pray that God would not grant the desires of the wicked, nor further their evil devices. False accusers will bring mischief upon them…