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They have rewarded me evil for good, And hatred for my love.
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A Prophecy of Christ's Suffering
Commentators like John Gill and Albert Barnes see this verse as a powerful prophecy of Jesus Christ. Jesus performed good works and miracles and showed immense love for humanity, yet he was rewarded with betrayal, evil, and hatred. This perspective helps Christians understand the psalmist's suffering as part of a larger redemptive story.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they have rewarded me evil for good - literally, “They have placed against me.” They have put it in my way; it is what they had…
16th Century
Protestant
But I gave myself to prayer Some are of the opinion that these words refer to David’s pouring out a prayer for his enemies at the very mom…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they have rewarded me evil for good For the good words and sound doctrine he delivered to them; for the good wor…
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