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Trapped by Wickedness
Commentators explain that the phrase 'cords of the wicked' can mean being physically surrounded by enemies, robbed of possessions, or ensnared by their temptations. All interpretations point to a situation where the psalmist felt trapped and assailed by hostile, ungodly forces.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:61
18th Century
Theologian
The bands of the wicked - Margin, “companies.” The Hebrew word properly means a cord, a rope; then a snare, gin, net; then, a band or a comp…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:61
19th Century
Bishop
The bands ... —Rather, cords of the wicked surrounded me. (See Psalm 18:5-6.) So all ancient versions except the Targum.<…
John Calvin
On Psalms 119:61
16th Century
Theologian
The cords of the wicked have caught hold of me. Those who translate חבלי cheblei, by sorrows, bring out no natural meani…
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John Gill
On Psalms 119:61
17th Century
Pastor
The bands of the wicked have robbed me
Very probably Saul and his ministers seized on his effects, when he fled from…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:57–64
17th Century
Minister
True believers take the Lord for the portion of their inheritance, and nothing less will satisfy them. The psalmist prayed with his whole heart, kn…