This is the reward of my adversaries from Yahweh, Of those who speak evil against my soul.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord,... - The word rendered “reward” usually means work, labor, occupation, or…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Reward. —Either “work” or “wages.” The Septuagint and Vulgate take it in the former sense, This is their work who, etc.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord
Who were so many Satans, as the word used signifies; and Ju…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

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