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Don`t let those who are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye who hate me without a cause.

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The Plea of a Clear Conscience

The psalmist repeatedly stresses that his enemies oppose him 'wrongfully' and 'without a cause.' Commentators like Calvin and Barnes note this isn't just a complaint, but the foundation of his appeal. By approaching God with a clear conscience about his own actions, David confidently asks for divine justice against the undeserved hostility he faces, providing a model for believers.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 35:19

18th Century

Theologian

Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me - Margin, “falsely.” Literally, “My enemies of falsehood;” that is, w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 35:19

19th Century

Bishop

Wink.Proverbs 6:13; Proverbs 10:10; a common gesture of agreement among accomplices.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 35:19

16th Century

Theologian

Let not those who are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me. Because David’s enemies already rejoiced in the hope of seeing his overthrow …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 35:19

17th Century

Pastor

Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over
me
The word "wrongfully" i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 35:17–28

17th Century

Minister

Though the people of God are, and strive to be, quiet, yet it has been common for their enemies to devise deceitful matters against them. David pra…