Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 109:12

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 109:12

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 109:12

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Let there be none to extend kindness unto him; Neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children." — Psalms 109:12 (ASV)

Let there be none to extend mercy unto him - Let him find compassion and sympathy in no one. When he suffers, let him be left to bear it alone. Let there be none found to shed a tear of compassion over him, or to relieve him. Literally, “Let there be no one to draw out kindness to him.”

Neither let there be any to favor his fatherless children - To show them mercy or kindness. See the notes at (Psalms 109:10).