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But my enemies are vigorous and many. Those who hate me without reason are numerous.
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The Painful Contrast
Commentators highlight the painful contrast in this verse. While the psalmist is weak and afflicted, his enemies are described as 'lively' and 'strong.' Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill explain this means they were thriving, healthy, and prosperous. This captures a common and difficult experience for believers: seeing the unrighteous flourish while they themselves are in distress.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But my enemies are lively ... - DeWette renders this, “My enemies live and are strong.” The word translated “lively” - חיים cha…
19th Century
Anglican
But my enemies are lively. —See margin. But the parallelism and a comparison with Psalms 35:19 lead to the suspicion that…
Baptist
For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slips, they magnify themselves against me. For I am ready to halt…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But mine enemies [are] lively Or "living" F17 or "live"; not in a spiritual sense; for they had no lively…
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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