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Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, Into miry pits, from where they never rise.
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Imagery of Complete Judgment
Commentators explain that the imagery of 'burning coals' and 'deep pits' is meant to convey a total and inescapable judgment. Several scholars, including Spurgeon and Gill, connect this language directly to the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah, which serves as an archetype for God's definitive wrath against profound wickedness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let burning coals fall upon them - Let them be punished, “as if” burning coals were poured upon them. See Psalms 11:6, note;[Reference Psa…
19th Century
Anglican
In this verse also, there is a grammatical difficulty, which the marginal note, “Let there fall on them,” instead of “Let them bring upon them,” do…
Baptist
Let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
The Psalmist undoubtedly had before his mind's eye the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let burning coals fall upon them From heaven, as the Targum, Aben Ezra, and Kimchi, by way of explanation; alluding …
Believers may pray that God would not grant the desires of the wicked, nor further their evil devices. False accusers will bring mischief upon them…
