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A Prayer for Immediate Action
The psalmist's cry, "Arise, O Jehovah, Confront him," is a model for prayer in times of crisis. Commentators like Calvin and Barnes explain this is not a sign of weak faith, but an urgent plea for God to act as a champion. When danger feels imminent, believers are encouraged to earnestly call on God for immediate intervention, trusting that He can deliver them in a moment.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 17:13
18th Century
Theologian
Arise, O Lord - See the notes at (Psalms 3:7).
Disappoint him - Margin, “prevent his face.” The marginal readi…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 17:13
19th Century
Bishop
Disappoint. —Rather, go to meet, as a champion defending someone.
Which is your sword. —This thoug…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 17:13–15
19th Century
Preacher
Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is your sword: from men which are your hand, O LORD, from …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 17:13
16th Century
Theologian
Arise, O Jehovah. The more furiously David was persecuted by his enemies, the more earnestly he implores God to provide him with immediate…
John Gill
On Psalms 17:13
17th Century
Pastor
Arise, O Lord
See (Psalms 3:7) (7:6) (9:19) (10:12) ;
disappoint him ,<…
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…