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This is the reward of my adversaries from Yahweh, Of those who speak evil against my soul.
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A Just Recompense
Commentators explain that the "reward" mentioned is not a prize but a just payment or wage for evil deeds. The psalmist is summarizing his previous prayers (vv. 6-19), asking that God enact divine justice upon his adversaries. This is presented as the deserved outcome for those who maliciously attack God's servant.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord,... - The word rendered “reward” usually means work, labor, occupation, or…
19th Century
Anglican
Reward. —Either “work” or “wages.” The Septuagint and Vulgate take it in the former sense, This is their work who, etc.
16th Century
Protestant
Let this be the work from Jehovah. That is, let the gain or reward of the work be from God. In pointing out the work as proceeding immedia…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord Who were so many Satans, as the word used signifies; and Ju…
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 …
