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Deception Through Oaths
Commentators explain that the "cursing" mentioned here is not just profanity. Several scholars, including Calvin and Ellicott, interpret it as perjury—the act of calling curses upon oneself to make lies more believable. The wicked person uses false oaths to advance their deceitful and oppressive schemes.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 10:7
18th Century
Theologian
His mouth is full of cursing - Profanity; blasphemy against God. In the previous verse, the writer had described the feelings of th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 10:7
19th Century
Bishop
Cursing and deceit. — From the connection of cursing with deceit (compare Hosea 4:2, swearing and lying), we must underst…
John Calvin
On Psalms 10:7
16th Century
Theologian
His mouth is full of cursing. The scope of these four verses is this: If God intends to help his servants, it is now a proper time for doi…
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John Gill
On Psalms 10:7
17th Century
Pastor
His mouth is full of cursing
Or, "he has filled his mouth with cursing" F5 God and good men, his superior…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 10:1–11
17th Century
Minister
God's withdrawals are very grievous to His people, especially in times of trouble. We stand far off from God by our unbelief, and then complain tha…