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A Call for Vindication
Commentators widely agree that the psalmist is not claiming to be sinless, but is appealing to God for vindication against his enemies. He is confidently asking God, the ultimate judge who searches hearts, to confirm that he is innocent of the specific wrongdoings he has been accused of and has given his persecutors no reason for their attacks.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 17:3
18th Century
Theologian
You have proved my heart - In this verse, he refers to his own character and life in the matter under consideration, or the conscio…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 17:3
19th Century
Bishop
In the night ()—This refers to the time of calm reflection and self-examination. Some, however, taking this verse in connection wi…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 17:3
19th Century
Preacher
Happy is the man who is not afraid for God to come to him suddenly in the night, or to pounce upon him, as it were, at any hour of the day, for whe…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 17:3
16th Century
Theologian
You have proved my heart. Some are of the opinion that in the first three verbs the past tense is used for the future. Others more correct…
John Gill
On Psalms 17:3
17th Century
Pastor
You have proved my heart
This properly belongs to God, who is the searcher of the heart and reins, and is desired by…
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…