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A Curse of Total Isolation
Commentators explain that this curse is for a complete and total withdrawal of human compassion. The psalmist prays that the wicked enemy would find no one to show him kindness or pity, a state of ultimate social and emotional isolation that extends even to his orphaned children.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 109:12
18th Century
Theologian
Let there be none to extend mercy unto him - Let him find compassion and sympathy in no one. When he suffers, let him be left to be…
John Calvin
On Psalms 109:12
16th Century
Theologian
Let there be none prolonging mercy to him. According to the Hebrew idiom, to continue to show humanity and mercy is equivalent to constant…
John Gill
On Psalms 109:12
17th Century
Pastor
Let there be none to extend mercy unto him
No pity is ever expressed at hearing or reading the sad case of Judas; an…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 109:6–20
17th Century
Minister
The Lord Jesus may speak here as a Judge, denouncing sentence on some of His enemies to warn others. When men reject the salvation of Christ, even …