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An Appeal to the Highest Court
Commentators unanimously see this verse as David's appeal to the highest court. Facing slander and injustice from people, he bypasses human judgment and takes his case directly to God. This demonstrates that when believers are wronged, they can confidently bring their cause before God, the only truly righteous and impartial Judge.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 17:2
18th Century
Theologian
Let my sentence - Hebrew, “my judgment.” The allusion is to a judgment or sentence as coming from God regarding the matter referred…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 17:2
19th Century
Bishop
Let my sentence — i.e., let my cause be tried before Your tribunal, where it is sure of success, since I am inno…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 17:2
19th Century
Preacher
It is the appeal of a slandered man to the highest court; he takes his case into the Court of King's Bench, and asks God himself to give the verdic…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 17:2
16th Century
Theologian
From the presence of your face. Literally, it is, from before your face, or, before your face. By these words, David sug…
John Gill
On Psalms 17:2
17th Century
Pastor
Let my sentence come forth from your presence
Not of condemnation, such as came forth from God and passed on Adam an…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 17:1–7
17th Century
Minister
This psalm is a prayer. Insincere prayers are fruitless; but if our hearts lead our prayers, God will meet them with His favor. The psalmist was ac…