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The Core Rebellion
Commentators identify the question "who is lord over us?" as the heart of human rebellion. The wicked, through their arrogant speech, declare independence from God. They act as if their words and lives are their own property, accountable to no one. Charles Spurgeon notes this is the central conflict: humanity's desire to be its own lord versus God's rightful sovereignty over all creation, including our speech.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 12:4
18th Century
Theologian
Who have said - Who habitually say. This does not mean that they had formally and openly said this—for none would be likely to do so—but tha…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 12:4
19th Century
Bishop
With our tongue. —This is the proud saying just mentioned, and is plainly a boast of the power possessed by those who have the ear…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 12:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things: who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 12:3–4
16th Century
Theologian
To his complaint in the preceding verse, he now adds a plea for judgment, that God would cut off deceitful tongues. It is uncertain whether he wish…
John Gill
On Psalms 12:4
17th Century
Pastor
Who have said, with our tongue will we prevail
Either through the eloquence of them, or the outward force and power …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 12:1–8
17th Century
Minister
This psalm furnishes good thoughts for bad times; one may comfort oneself with such meditations and prayers. Let us see what makes the times bad, a…