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Rejecting False Gods
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that 'lying vanities' primarily refers to idols. David expresses a strong rejection of false gods, which he calls empty and deceptive. His statement is a declaration of exclusive loyalty to Jehovah, contrasting the worthlessness of idols with the trustworthiness of the one true God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 31:6
18th Century
Theologian
I have hated them that regard lying vanities - This is evidently stated as a reason for the prayer offered in the previous verses. …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 31:6
19th Century
Bishop
Lying vanities. —Literally, breath of lies (Jonah 2:8), undoubtedly idols, as the parallelism in Jer…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 31:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
Thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth, I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.
Men are sure to …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 31:6
16th Century
Theologian
I hate all that give heed to lying vanities. To better express that his faith was firmly fixed on God, he affirms that he was free from th…
John Gill
On Psalms 31:6
17th Century
Pastor
I have hated them that regard lying vanities
Soothsaying and divination, as Aben Ezra and others think; made use of …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 31:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Faith and prayer must go together, for the prayer of faith is the prevailing prayer. David gave up his soul in a special manner to God. And with th…