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You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.
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A Bold Confrontation
Commentators observe that after praying to God, David directly confronts his powerful enemies, whom he calls 'sons of men.' He isn't just lamenting; he is actively challenging their attempts to turn his God-given honor ('glory') into public shame. This models a faith that, rooted in prayer, can confidently stand against injustice.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
O you sons of men - Turning from God to men; from Him in whom he hoped for protection to those who were engaged in persecuting him. We are n…
19th Century
Anglican
Sons of men. —A literal rendering of a Hebrew phrase generally interpreted as “men of high degree.” Luther translates “gentlemen” …
Baptist
O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?
How long will you slander me, how long will you slander God, how long w…
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16th Century
Protestant
O you sons of men. The happy result of David's prayer was that, regaining courage, he was able not only to repel the fury of his enemies b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
O you sons of men Meaning great men, the nobles of Israel; and so the Jewish interpreters F11 generally e…
Hear me for your mercy's sake, is our best plea. He who will not ask for such blessings as pardon, justifying righteousness, and eternal life must …
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13th Century
Catholic
1. In the preceding psalm, David pleaded in prayer for God’s help against his tribulations and, realizing he was heard, he now exhorts other…