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Anatomy of an Assault
Commentators explain that the psalmist's distress was a multi-faceted assault. He faced widespread public slander from many people, which created an environment of pervasive fear where he didn't know whom to trust. This culminated in an organized conspiracy by his enemies to end his life.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 31:13
18th Century
Theologian
For I have heard the slander of many - The reproach; the false accusations; the unjust aspersions. We are here more definitely info…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 31:13
19th Century
Bishop
Again, compare Jeremiah 20:10, which reproduces word for word the first two clauses. The expression rendered “fear on every side” was actually a mo…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 31:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
Fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life. But I trusted in you, O LORD.
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John Gill
On Psalms 31:13
17th Century
Pastor
For I have heard the slander of many
Both enemies and neighbours;
fear [was] on every side
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 31:9–18
17th Century
Minister
David's troubles made him a man of sorrows. In this, he was a type of Christ, who was acquainted with grief. David acknowledged that his affliction…