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The Pain of Unjust Words
Commentators explain that the psalmist felt completely surrounded, as if by an army, but the weapons were malicious 'words of hatred.' Scholars like Albert Barnes note that these verbal attacks came from every direction and were entirely undeserved, highlighting the profound pain of being slandered 'without a cause.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 109:3
18th Century
Theologian
They compassed me about also with words of hatred - They attacked me on every side; they assailed me, not merely in one form and di…
John Calvin
On Psalms 109:3
16th Century
Theologian
And they have encompassed me. He complains that from all quarters he was assailed with the most hostile and abusive epithets, and this, mo…
John Gill
On Psalms 109:3
17th Century
Pastor
They compassed me about also with words of hatred
They surrounded him as he hung on the cross, and expressed their m…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 109:1–5
17th Century
Minister
It is the unspeakable comfort of all believers, that whoever is against them, God is for them; and to Him they may apply as to one who is pleased t…