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But you do see trouble and grief; You consider it to take it into your hand. You help the victim and the fatherless.
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A Turn from Despair to God
Commentators like John Calvin highlight that this verse marks a pivotal turn. The psalmist stops describing the wicked's arrogance and begins speaking directly to God in faith. This provides a model for believers: when overwhelmed by injustice, consciously shift your focus from the problem to God, affirming His presence and power in prayer.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thou hast seen it - You see all. Though people act as if their conduct was not observed, yet you are intimately acquainted with all that t…
19th Century
Anglican
(14) The poor commits himself. —Better, the helpless leaves it to You. By a slight alteration in the di…
16th Century
Protestant
You have seen it; for you, etc. Here David, suddenly kindled with a holy zeal, enters into conflict and, armed with the shield of faith, c…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You have seen [it] Though the wicked say God will never see, (Psalms 10:11); he sees all things in gener…
The psalmist speaks with astonishment, at the wickedness of the wicked, and at the patience and forbearance of God. God prepares the heart for pray…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, he describes the progress of the wicked.
First, he describes the cause of their wickedness. Second, he describes their wicked…
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