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Let them be before Yahweh continually, That he may cut off the memory of them from the earth;

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Unforgiven Sin Before God

Commentators explain that the prayer is for the sins of the wicked to be perpetually before God. Unlike forgiven sins which are cast away and forgotten, these sins are to remain in full view of the divine Judge, continually calling for righteous punishment.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 109:15

18th Century

Theologian

Let them be before the Lord continually - Let their sins never pass from the mind of God. Let Him never forget them to the extent t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 109:15

17th Century

Pastor

Let them be before the Lord continually And not cast behind his back, or into the depths of the sea, never to be seen more, as sins…

Matthew Henry

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 …