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In your lovingkindness, cut off my enemies, And destroy all those who afflict my soul, For I am your servant.
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A Prayer Against Spiritual Enemies
Commentators note the tension for Christians who are taught to pray for their enemies. They suggest applying this prayer to our spiritual foes. We can fervently ask God to 'destroy' our worst enemies—our sins, temptations, and the satanic forces that afflict our souls—so that we can become more devoted servants to Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And of thy mercy ... — Your mercy to me; Your mercy to the world. The destruction of the wicked is a favor to the universe; just as…
19th Century
Anglican
The last two verses are made of reminiscences of former psalm experiences. The verbs should be in the future, not the imperative.
Baptist
For thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.
And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that affl…
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16th Century
Protestant
And in thy mercy, etc. In this verse he repeats for the fifth or sixth time that he looked for life only from God’s free mercy. W…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And of your mercy cut off mine enemies Which, though an act of vindictive justice, and terrible righteousness to the…
David prays that God would be well pleased with him, and let him know that He was so. He pleads the wretchedness of his case if God withdrew from h…
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