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God's Honor is at Stake
Commentators agree that David's plea is not just about personal defeat, but about God's reputation. He asks God to act so that his enemies cannot boast, as their victory would be perceived as a victory over God Himself. John Calvin explains that when we are aligned with God's will, our enemies' triumph becomes a wicked triumph over God, giving us greater confidence in prayer.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 13:4
18th Century
Theologian
Lest my enemy say, I have prevailed against him - I have overpowered him; I have conquered him. That is, to triumph over him as hav…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 13:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
Lest my enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and these that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
But what a precious "but" this …
John Calvin
On Psalms 13:4
16th Century
Theologian
Lest my enemy. David again repeats what he had previously said concerning the pride of his enemies: namely, that it would be unfitting for…
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John Gill
On Psalms 13:4
17th Century
Pastor
Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him
Which is an argument God takes notice of; and for which reason he …