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In whose hands is wickedness, Their right hand is full of bribes.
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Sin in Action
Commentators explain that the phrase "in whose hands is wickedness" describes sin that is actively carried out. The Hebrew word used implies not just a secret, evil plan but a malicious scheme that is vigorously executed with the hands. This highlights that the sin being condemned is tangible and deliberate, not just a passing thought.
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Psalms
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In whose hands is mischief - The word here rendered “mischief,” means properly “purpose, counsel, plan;” then, an evil purpose, “mischief,…
19th Century
Baptist
See, he so loves God's house that he cannot bear the thought of being shut in with sinners; and this is our comfort, that if we have loved God's ho…
16th Century
Protestant
For in their hands is maliciousness. The Hebrew word זמה, zimmah, properly signifies an inward stratagem, or device<…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In whose hands [is] mischief Every abominable wickedness; as idolatry, adultery, murder the word signifies and is so…
David here, by the Spirit of prophecy, speaks of himself as a type of Christ. What he says here concerning his own spotless innocence was fully and…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist offered a prayer against troubles; here, he describes his justice to make his prayer more acceptable.
The …
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