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The Boomerang Effect of Evil
Commentators unanimously highlight a principle of divine justice: the evil that the wicked plan for others will ultimately recoil upon themselves. Their own 'sword shall enter into their own heart.' Scholars like Ellicott call this the 'lex talionis' (law of retaliation), a theme seen elsewhere in Scripture, such as in the story of Haman in Esther 7:10.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:15
18th Century
Theologian
Their sword shall enter into their own heart - Their purposes will recoil on themselves; or they will themselves suffer what they h…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 37:15
19th Century
Bishop
Their sword. —The lex talionis. (Compare to Psalms 7:15-16.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:14–16
19th Century
Preacher
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. …
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John Gill
On Psalms 37:15
17th Century
Pastor
Their sword shall enter into their own heart
As Saul's did into his (1 Samuel 31:4).
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:7–20
17th Century
Minister
Let us be satisfied that God will make all things work for our good. Let us not disturb ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, disconte…