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A Worldly Portion
The psalm describes "men of the world" as those whose entire focus, hope, and satisfaction are found in this life. Commentators explain that their "portion" consists of wealth, children, and an inheritance. They live for earthly success and look no further, a stark contrast to the believer whose ultimate portion is in God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 17:14
18th Century
Theologian
From men which are thy hand - The margin note says, “From men by thy hand.” Here the rendering in the common version would…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 17:14
19th Century
Bishop
Of the world. —Literally, of time. Hebrew, cheled, “that which creeps on,” an expression anticipating the New Te…
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 17:14
16th Century
Theologian
From men by thy hand, O Jehovah, from men who are from an age. I connect these words this way: O Lord, deliver me by your hand, or by your…
John Gill
On Psalms 17:14
17th Century
Pastor
From men [who are] your hand, O Lord
Some understand these words, with what follows, as independent of the former, a…
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…