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They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things, And meditate deceits all day long.
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Enemies Use Deceit
Commentators explain that the opposition described is not just open attack, but cunning and deceitful. Enemies "lay snares" and use slander, often taking advantage of a believer's moments of weakness or sickness. They constantly plot and speak "mischievous things" to undermine one's character and faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They also that seek after my life - This was a new aggravation of his affliction, that those who were his enemies now sought to acc…
19th Century
Baptist
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.…
16th Century
Protestant
They also that sought for my life have laid snares for me, etc. Here another circumstance is added: that the enemies of David laid snares …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They also that seek after my life His avowed and implacable enemies, whom nothing would satisfy but the taking away …
Wicked men hate goodness, even when they benefit by it. David, in the complaints he makes of his enemies, seems to refer to Christ. But our enemies…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist pleaded for divine help: judge, O Lord, those who wrong me (Psalms 34:1). He showe…
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