O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

O you sons of men - Turning from God to men; from Him in whom he hoped for protection to those who were engaged in persecuting him. We are n…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Sons of men. —A literal rendering of a Hebrew phrase generally interpreted as “men of high degree.” Luther translates “gentlemen” …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame?

how long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

O you sons of men. The happy result of David's prayer was that, regaining courage, he was able not only to repel the fury of his enemies b…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

O you sons of men
Meaning great men, the nobles of Israel; and so the Jewish interpreters F11 generally e…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Hear me for your mercy's sake, is our best plea. He who will not ask for such blessings as pardon, justifying righteousness, and eternal life must …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. In the preceding psalm, David pleaded in prayer for God’s help against his tribulations and, realizing he was heard, he now exhorts other…

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