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You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me, That I might cut off those who hate me.
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Commentators note the phrase "given me the necks of my enemies" has a dual meaning. It can signify enemies turning their backs to flee in a total rout, or it can refer to the ancient practice of a conqueror placing his foot on the neck of a defeated foe. Both interpretations point to the same reality: God granted David a complete and decisive victory.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You have also given me the necks of my enemies - Their necks to tread upon, as the result of victory, or their necks to be subject …
19th Century
Anglican
You have also given. —Literally, and as to my enemies, you gave to me the back, which either means “turned to flight so t…
Baptist
So it happened that the Philistines were afraid of David, and he delivered his people from the attacks of all invaders, and brought them that bless…
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16th Century
Protestant
The point on which David insists so much is showing from the outcome, that all his victories were to be traced to God's favor; and from this it fol…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You have also given me the necks of my enemies Either to slay them, or to trample or put a yoke upon them; or rather…
When we praise God for one mercy, we must also observe the many more with which we have been encompassed all our days. Many things had contributed …
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13th Century
Catholic
1. He sent from on high. Above, the psalmist discussed the power of deliverance; here he continues by discussing the blessings…
