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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 38:19
18th Century
Theologian
But my enemies are lively ... - DeWette renders this, “My enemies live and are strong.” The word translated “lively” - חיים cha…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 38:19
19th Century
Bishop
But my enemies are lively. —See margin. But the parallelism and a comparison with Psalms 35:19 lead to the suspicion that…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 38:16–21
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On Psalms 38:19
17th Century
Pastor
But mine enemies [are] lively
Or "living" F17 or "live"; not in a spiritual sense; for they had no lively…
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…