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Surrounded and Pursued
Commentators explain that "compassed us in our steps" paints a vivid picture of feeling trapped and relentlessly pursued. David felt that no matter where he turned, his enemies were there, dogging his every move. This captures the overwhelming feeling many believers experience when facing persistent opposition, temptation, or hardship, reminding them they are not alone in this feeling.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 17:11
18th Century
Theologian
They have now compassed us - Myself, and those who are associated with me. It would seem from this that the psalmist was not alone. It is to…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 17:11
19th Century
Bishop
They have now ... — Evidently, the meaning is, Wherever we go they surround us like curs, that is, they dog our footsteps…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 17:6–12
19th Century
Preacher
They are enclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly. They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowi…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 17:11
16th Century
Theologian
They have now compassed me round about in our steps. The Psalmist confirms what he has said before concerning the furious passion for doin…
John Gill
On Psalms 17:11
17th Century
Pastor
They have now compassed us in our steps
The sense is, they could not stir a step but they were at their heels, surro…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 17:8–15
17th Century
Minister
Being surrounded by enemies, David prays to God to keep him safe. This prayer is a prediction that Christ would be preserved through all the hardsh…