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When he is judged, let him come forth guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.
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A Cry for True Justice
Commentators explain that this is not a cruel wish for an innocent person's downfall, but a plea for true justice. The psalmist is asking that when the wicked person is finally brought to trial, their guilt will be made plain and they will be condemned as they deserve. It is a prayer for the legal system, whether human or divine, to function correctly.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When he shall be judged ... - When for his offenses he is arraigned. The psalmist supposes that he “might” be put on trial; he seem…
19th Century
Anglican
When he is judged. —Literally, in his being judged. The meaning is, “may he go out of court a condemned man.”
16th Century
Protestant
When he is judged, let him depart guilty. Another imprecation is that, being summoned to judgment, he may be punished without mercy, and t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned When he shall be arraigned at the bar of his own conscience, and be ch…
The Lord Jesus may speak here as a Judge, denouncing sentence on some of His enemies to warn others. When men reject the salvation of Christ, even …
