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I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people Who have set themselves against me on every side.
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Courage Is a Gift from God
Commentators agree that David's declaration of fearlessness was not based on his own bravery or a denial of the danger. Instead, it was a direct result of his trust in God's sustaining power. Having experienced God's protection through a peaceful night's sleep (v. 5), his faith was renewed, allowing him to face an overwhelming number of enemies with confidence rooted in God alone.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A Psalm of David - This phrase literally means "belonging to David"; that is, it signifies him as the author. This title is marked in the He…
19th Century
Anglican
That have set themselves — that is, have arrayed themselves as for battle. (See 1 Kings 20:12.)
Baptist
They were like fierce lions threatening to devour him. They had already torn him in malice. God came and struck them on the jaw, so that they lost …
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16th Century
Protestant
According to Hebrew usage, these words, which are in the past tense, I laid me down and slept, are sometimes understood as referring to th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people David was a man of courage from his youth; the instances of his …
Care and grief do us good when they lead us to pray to God earnestly. David had always found God ready to answer his prayers. Nothing can create a …
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13th Century
Catholic
When he fled from the face of his son Absalom. 3:1 Why, O Lord, are they multiplied that afflict me? Many are they…
