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Yahweh, don`t grant the desires of the wicked. Don`t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
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A Prayer Against Pride
The psalmist asks God to thwart his enemies' plans not just for his own safety, but specifically so "they [do not] exalt themselves." Commentators like Barnes and Spurgeon explain that when the wicked succeed, it fuels their pride and causes them to forget God. This prayer is concerned with God's glory and preventing the arrogance that comes from successful evil.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked - That is, in the matter under consideration. Let them not accomplish their desire in …
19th Century
Anglican
Desires.— The form of the Hebrew word is anomalous, but the meaning certain. The Septuagint and Vulgate give the first clause as f…
Baptist
If it seemed that God's providence was helping them against the righteous, they would be too proud to be endured; they would lift up their heads on…
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16th Century
Protestant
Grant not, O Jehovah! the desires of the wicked. We might render these words as Establish not, though the meaning would be the sa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked Of Doeg, as the Targum, and of other wicked men, who were desirous both of t…
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…
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