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Faith's Confident Declaration
Commentators note the psalmist speaks of the enemy's defeat as if it has already happened. This isn't arrogance, but a powerful expression of faith. Trusting in God, not human strength, provides such a certain hope that a future victory can be declared as a present reality. As Albert Barnes notes, the psalmist 'goes forth to war with the certainty on his mind that this would occur.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 20:8
18th Century
Theologian
They are brought down and fallen - That is, those who trust in chariots and horses. The reference here is undoubtedly to the enemie…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 20:8
19th Century
Bishop
Stand upright. —We seem to see a whole battle fought before our eyes, in which those formerly struck down rise, and returning to t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 20:6–9
19th Century
Preacher
Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 20:8
16th Century
Theologian
They are bowed down. It is probable that the enemies of Israel, whom God had overthrown when they regarded no event as less likely to happ…
John Gill
On Psalms 20:8
17th Century
Pastor
They are brought down and fallen
These are they that rode in chariots and on horses, and trusted in them; who are br…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 20:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Even the greatest of men may be much in trouble. Neither the crown on the king's head, nor the grace in his heart, will make him free from trouble.…