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Vindicate me, Yahweh my God, according to your righteousness; Don`t let them gloat over me.

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An Appeal for Justice

Commentators explain that David isn't asking God to judge his personal sinfulness, but to judge the conflict between him and his enemies according to God's perfect standard of righteousness. When you are wronged by others, you can confidently ask the perfectly just God to intervene and vindicate your righteous cause.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 35:24

18th Century

Theologian

Judge me, O Lord my God — Pronounce judgment, or judge between me and my enemies. Compare the notes at (Psalms 26:1).

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 35:24

16th Century

Theologian

Judge me, O Jehovah my God! David here confirms the prayer of the preceding verse that God would be his defender, and would maintain his r…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 35:24

17th Century

Pastor

Judge me, O Lord my God, according to your righteousness
Either that righteousness of his, by which he justifies his…

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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…