May they flow away like water that runs off; When he aims his arrows, may they be as headless shafts.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Let them melt away as waters which run continually - Let them vanish or disappear as waters that flow off, or floods that run by, a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

After the examples of obstinate and fierce malignity, there come four striking images illustrating the foolishness of the wicked man’s projects and…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let them melt away as waters [which] run continually
Let them be disheartened, and their courage fail them, and let …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David prayed that the enemies of God's church and people might be prevented from doing further harm. We may, in faith, pray against the plans of th…