from men by thy hand, O LORD, from men whose portion in life is of the world. May their belly be filled with what thou hast stored up for them; may their children have more than enough; may they leave something over to their babes. [ (Psalms 17:16) As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with beholding thy form. ]
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As for me - In strong contrast with the aims, the desires, and the condition of worldly individuals. "They" seek their portion in this life,…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
I —emphatic. The satisfaction of worldly men is in their wealth and family honours, that of the poet in the sun of God’s presence …
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is your sword: from men which are your hand, O LORD, from …
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Having with anguish of heart declared before God the troubles that afflicted and tormented him, so that he would not be overwhelmed with the load o…
John Gill
JohnGill
As for me
I do not desire to be in their place and stead, with all their plenty and prosperity; I am content with my…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Being surrounded by enemies, David prays to God to keep him safe. This prayer is a prediction that Christ would be preserved through all the hardsh…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
1. Above, the psalmist described the divine justice and showed that he kept it; here he puts forward a prayer in which he asks to be heard f…
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