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Attacks of Word and Deed
Commentators explain that David faced a two-pronged attack: 'false witnesses' (slander and lies) and those who 'breathe out cruelty' (open hostility and violence). John Calvin notes this combination of deceit and force is a common trial for believers. The prayer acknowledges that opposition can be both verbal and physical, and both should be brought to God for deliverance.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 27:12
18th Century
Theologian
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies - Let them not accomplish their desires in regard to me; let them not be able to …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 27:12
19th Century
Bishop
By slightly changing a letter, we avoid the awkward ellipse in Psalms 27:13, and get
“Such as breathe out cruelty against me, S…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 27:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
Deliver me not over to the will of my enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. I had fainted, unl…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 27:12
16th Century
Theologian
Do not give me up to the desire of my oppressors. The Hebrew noun נפש, nephesh, signifies lust, will, or desire; and Dav…
John Gill
On Psalms 27:12
17th Century
Pastor
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies
It is a dreadful thing for a man to be given up to his own heart's…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 27:7–14
17th Century
Minister
Wherever the believer is, he can find a way to the throne of grace by prayer. God calls us by his Spirit, by his word, by his worship, and by speci…