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For God's Glory Alone
The psalmist's deepest desire is not just for personal rescue but for God's intervention to be so clear that everyone will recognize it as His work. Commentators explain that the ultimate goal of the prayer is to vindicate God's name and display His power, ensuring that He alone receives the glory for the deliverance.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 109:27
18th Century
Theologian
That they may know that this is thy hand— That this has been done by you; that it has all occurred under your direction, or has bee…
John Gill
On Psalms 109:27
17th Century
Pastor
That they may know that this is your hand Which inflicted vengeance, and executed judgments on Judas and the Jews, as bef…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 109:21–31
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist takes God's comforts to himself, but in a very humble manner. He was troubled in mind. His body was wasted, and almost worn away. But …