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God as Your Divine Advocate
Commentators explain that to "stand at the right hand" was a legal position for an advocate or defender in court. In contrast to an accuser who might stand there to bring charges (), God Himself takes the position of advocate for the poor and needy, defending them from those who would pass unjust judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 109:31
18th Century
Theologian
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor—He will thus show that he befriends the poor and the helpless.
To save him from t…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 109:28–31
19th Century
Bishop
It is impossible not to notice the anti-climax in these verses, if they are spoken by the same person as Psalms 109:16-20, and directed against the…
John Gill
On Psalms 109:31
17th Century
Pastor
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor
Of the Messiah, as in (Psalms 109:22) at whose right ha…
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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 …