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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 38:12
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 38:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
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.…
John Calvin
On Psalms 38:12
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Psalms 38:12
17th Century
Pastor
They also that seek after my life
His avowed and implacable enemies, whom nothing would satisfy but the taking away …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 38:12–22
17th Century
Minister
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…