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Hated for Loving
Commentators highlight the profound injustice described: receiving hostility as a reward for love. John Calvin calls this reaction "unnatural," emphasizing that the psalmist didn't just avoid doing harm but actively showed kindness. This reflects the painful reality that doing good does not guarantee a positive response from others.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 109:4
18th Century
Theologian
For my love ... - As a recompense for my love; or, this is the return which I get for all the expressions of my love to them. The enemies r…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 109:4
19th Century
Bishop
For my love ... — that is, in return for my love I give myself unto prayer. For a concise expression of the same…
John Calvin
On Psalms 109:4
16th Century
Theologian
On account of my love they have been opposed to me. The Psalmist had already solemnly declared that his adversaries, unprovoked by any inj…
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John Gill
On Psalms 109:4
17th Century
Pastor
For my love they are my adversaries
For the love that Christ showed to the Jews; to their bodies, in going about and…
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…